These included:being able to decide the route of the vehiclewho is able to drive and ride in the vehiclethe presence of a designated adult waiting at the child's destinationtechnological features such as GPS tracking and two-way cameras to communicate with the child during the trip.Clearly, a few roadblocks need to be overcome before these services gain broader appeal for families with children in Australia.When it comes to trusting a service to transport unaccompanied children, Australian research found parents were more likely to voice concerns about ride-share services than autonomous vehicles.To name a few:the services would tend to be exclusive in nature, being more accessible for those who are well-off and able-bodiedpassive commuting in cars would become even more passive in the absence of adults known to the children, further reducing their opportunities to construct their social identities and develop independence and self-reliance—parents, too, could have fewer opportunities to interact with each other and the broader community at school or sport eventsboth parents and children place a high value on the togetherness aspect of family trips to schools and extra-curricular activities, even when traveling by car.The heavy reliance on private cars by families with children is one of the key challenges facing most WEIRD (Western, educated, industrialized, rich and democratic) countries."