Nissan Reveals New Self-Driving Taxi System

Self-driving features like those on the new 2018 Nissan Leaf are important not for just the personal driving experience, but also for the transportation industry. Currently, there are several ride-sharing and taxi services only a tap away on your smartphone such as Uber and Lyft, but both depend on a human to do the driving. With no need for a specific driver, a self-driving taxi would be less expensive and more efficient. Along with the autonomous Leaf, which will be available at Coast Nissan in San Luis Obispo in the near future, Nissan also unveiled plans for a ride-hailing and ride-sharing service that will be completely transformed by self-driving cars.

Affordability

While purchasing and financing a car from a coastal Nissan dealership is an easy process, many people don’t have room for or don’t need a car of their own. In such cases, it makes more sense to source transportation from taxi or car sharing services. Nissan’s new service will be more affordable and effective than current systems, as it would be able to pick up multiple riders along the route in order to cut down on costs and backtracking. Many of these autonomous cars like the Leaf are also electrical, eliminating the need for gas stops and making the cars available sooner.

Implementation

There are several different methods that Nissan is considering to implement this new service. A standard taxi or Uber-like service will almost certainly be the backbone of this system, transporting people to and from destinations. Another possibility is a bus-like system, where a network of cars would be running on predetermined paths with specific drop off and pickup locations. Both of these options will make it easier for people to find transportation, at a more affordable price.

To see how these self-driving cars work and experience a different driving experience, drop by a Nissan San Luis Obispo dealership like #Coast Nissan once the all-new 2018 Nissan Leaf arrives. Also, be sure to check out our summer savings on our hottest vehicles, which you can find online at www.coastnissan.com.

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