Self-driving cars could nearly double road congestion – report

Motorists could be stuck in congestion nearly twice as bad as current levels if self-driving cars become commonplace, a UK government report warns. — Photo: Aaron Chown/PA Wire/dpa

LONDON: Motorists could be stuck in congestion nearly twice as bad as current levels if self-driving cars become commonplace, a UK government report warns.

The UK's Department for Transport (DfT) traffic projections for England and Wales show delays may rise by up to 85% from 2025 to 2060 in that scenario.