From Expectation To Experience: A Before And After Survey Of Public Opinion On Autonomous Cars In Saudi Arabia

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2602.03854v1
• Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:39:56 GMT
• Title: From Expectation To Experience: A Before And After Survey Of Public Opinion On Autonomous Cars In Saudi Arabia
• Abstract summary: Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are emerging as a transformative innovation in transportation, offering potential benefits in safety, sustainability, and efficiency.<n>Saudi Arabian adoption of AVs aligns with Vision 2030, emphasizing smart mobility through initiatives such as the Riyadh Autonomous Metro and self-driving cars.<n>This study explores Saudi citizens perceptions of AVs before and after exposure to these technologies and examines whether demographic factors age, gender, education level, and driving habits affect acceptance.
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• Abstract: Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are emerging as a transformative innovation in transportation, offering potential benefits in safety, sustainability, and efficiency. Saudi Arabian adoption of AVs aligns with Vision 2030, emphasizing smart mobility through initiatives such as the Riyadh Autonomous Metro and self-driving cars. This study explores Saudi citizens perceptions of AVs before and after exposure to these technologies and examines whether demographic factors age, gender, education level, and driving habits affect acceptance. Using quantitative methods, the findings provide insights into the broader influences shaping AV adoption, highlighting the importance of trust, perceived safety, and convenience. These results can inform policymakers and industry stakeholders on strategies to facilitate successful integration of AVs into Saudi Arabian transportation ecosystem.

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