Autonomous Vehicles Won’t Just Change the Way You Drive—They’ll Change the Way You Travel
Cars designed to cater to most of your needs en route will have a big impact on the travel and hospitality industries
November 10, 2030:
“You should come up to New York for the day,” Amy said. “I’ll introduce you to your new account team.” John agreed that it was a good idea — it didn’t hurt to get some face time with the new boss now that Amy had taken charge of the operations department. “That sounds good,” he replied, “I’ll meet you for Starbucks around the corner from the office at seven tomorrow.” It was currently 9 p.m. as John looked out at the Charlotte, North Carolina, skyline, mostly unobstructed aside from a few late Amazon drone shipments.
Disconnecting the call, John tapped a quick reservation for an Uber Suite. Within half an hour, he had packed his things, said goodbye to his family, and boarded the latest in regional transportation. John couldn’t call it luxurious, but it was more than enough to accommodate his needs: a bed, bathroom, snack pantry, and (of course) Wi-Fi, all in an interior that could be better described as a room than a car. Knowing he had a long day ahead, John went straight to sleep and woke up just before 5:30 the next morning.
