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Older adults are interested in fully autonomous vehicle (FAV) ride sharing but prioritize safety and dependability. Services must address safety concerns and offer social interaction to increase adoption among seniors.

Keywords:

aging fully autonomous vehicles mobility ride share safety self-driving cars transportation options

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Gerontology
Transportation Science
Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

Older adults in the U.S. primarily use private cars for transportation.
Maintaining mobility, independence, and well-being is crucial for older adults who stop driving.
Ride-sharing services offer potential alternative transportation solutions for this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore older adults' willingness to use fully autonomous vehicle (FAV) ride sharing.
To identify features and services that would encourage older adults to use FAV ride sharing.
To understand factors influencing older adult adoption of ride-share services.

Main Methods:

Qualitative research study involving 68 telephone interviews and 10 in-person focus groups with 56 older adults.
Participants included both users and non-users of ride-share services.
Convenience sampling through study partners and a recruitment firm.

Main Results:

Predominant findings indicate a strong desire for a proven safety record (performance and technology) in FAVs.
Dependability and accuracy of FAV ride sharing are key factors influencing willingness to use.
Concerns include safety and a preference for social interaction with human drivers.

Conclusions:

Future FAV ride-share services need to prioritize safety, dependability, and accuracy to gain older adult trust.
Addressing safety concerns and incorporating elements of social interaction may be crucial for adoption.
Tailored transportation offerings are essential to support older adults' mobility and social needs.