The road not taken

This article discusses the history of public transportation and the concept of self-driving cars. It examines how the idea of self-driving cars has been around since the 1960s and explores the predictions made during that time about their potential impact on society. The article also highlights various historical attempts at developing autonomous vehicles. It delves into the role of Alden Starr, an engineer who envisioned automated vehicles as early as the 1950s. The piece concludes by reflecting on how self-driving cars have evolved since then and what the future might hold for this technology in terms of transforming transportation.