Self-Driving Cars: Are We Ready for Them in Mumbai?

Hello all this is @furiousboy and this is my post submission of this week's topic.

Self-driving car technology is an amazing concept! Imagine not having to touch the steering wheel while you kick back and enjoy the ride to your destination in your car. Even though it sounds awesome, I'm not sure if it would truly work in a city like Mumbai. I wouldn't buy one right away if I had the opportunity, though. Not that I'm against technology, but driving in Mumbai may be hectic, and I doubt a self-driving car could manage the commotion of this metropolis.

Mumbai, Are You Ready?
Let us first discuss Mumbai's road system. Anyone who has ever driven here understands how difficult it can be. The roadways are frequently clogged with automobiles, buses, rickshaws, and even pedestrians crossing the street due to the crazy traffic. Here, "smooth driving" does not exist. Potholes, abrupt lane changes, and persons crossing the road wherever they choose are constant hazards that you must avoid. Since self-driving cars rely on clearly designated lines and signals, I'm not sure if they can endure the unpredictable nature of Mumbai's roads.

After an accident, who is at fault?
And now for the big one: what happens in the event of an accident? This is the point of complexity. Who bears responsibility for an accident involving a self-driving car? Who made the car—the manufacturer or the owner? I think each of them should bear half the blame. Why? That being said, you remain accountable for any damage your car may sustain as its owner. The automobile is driving itself, but you should still be aware of your surroundings and prepared to take over if something goes wrong. In a city like Mumbai where anything may happen on the road, you can't just sit back and rely on your car to take care of everything.

However, there is also some accountability on the part of the business marketing the self-driving car as "smart." It is they who assert that their vehicle is capable of safe self-driving. In the event that a mistake is made by imperfect technology, they ought to answer for pushing something that isn't entirely reliable just yet. Since the car is meant to be "self-driving" in the first place, it is unjust to throw all the burden on the driver.

Would I Purchase One?
As much as I adore the notion of self-driving cars, I don’t think I’d buy one just yet. With the advancement of technology and improved road planning in Mumbai, that could become feasible in the future. But for now, I don't think a self-driving car could handle the crazy traffic in Mumbai. It is just too unpredictable.

I believe I would rather keep operating my own vehicle until then since I am confident in my ability to handle unforeseen circumstances better than a computer.

Conclusion
Although autonomous vehicles hold great promise for the future of transportation, there is still a long way to go in a metropolis like Mumbai. Furthermore, the owner and the business should bear equal blame in the event that something goes wrong. Though it may take some time before we witness self-driving automobiles cruising our streets, I hope the technology will be up to the insane traffic in Mumbai when that time arrives.

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