Consumer Mobility Report

We conducted a survey of Americans to understand their views on autonomous vehicles. 

About the Report

For the fourth year in a row, Motional has commissioned a Consumer Mobility Report to help shed light on how the general public views, understands, and trusts autonomous vehicle technology. An independent third party surveyed 1,000 people from across America. Here’s what we learned:

Regional Findings

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    California

    53% of Gen-Z from California said they are interested in taking a ride in an AV

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    Nevada

    67% of Gen-Z from Nevada said they are interested in taking an AV ride

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    All other states

    45% of Gen-Z who live outside of California and Nevada are interested in taking a ride in an AV

A woman works in the back of a robotaxi on the way to work
Veteran riders

49%

Take to work

An older couple uses their smartphone to summon a robotaxi to the airport
Boomers

30%

Ride to the airport

Use Cases

Why people say they'd choose an AV

Two young women sit in the back of a robotaxi
Gen-Z

43%

Run errands

A man rolls his suitcase toward a waiting robotaxi
Gen-X

30%

To save money

A silver Motional IONIQ 5 robotaxi drives at nighttime along the Las Vegas Strip, its LED headlights shining
Men

24%

Travel at night

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    Who likes driving?

    Gen-X says they dislike driving at a rate three times more than Gen-Z

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    Generational differences

    The number of Gen-Zers worried about AV passenger safety is nearly half the number of Boomers

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    Positive impacts

    When asked about technology that will have a long-lasting, positive impact on society, respondents placed AVs second behind AI

A gray IONIQ 5 robotaxi drives in past a Santa Monica street that's lined with palm trees

Road Safety

Americans reported that distracted drivers (82%), road rage (62%), and inexperienced or bad drivers (54%) are the greatest threats to road safety. AVs can help improve overall road safety by reducing accidents caused by human error, and survey respondents agree. For example, nearly half (49%) see AVs as a solution to drunk driving.

Changing How the World Moves

AVs have the potential to transform communities through safer, smarter, and more sustainable transportation. Motional's 2023 Consumer Mobility Report illustrates a growing interest in AVs as more consumers become familiar with the technology and possible benefits.

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