Lure of autonomous vehicles could tempt city slickers to suburbs

Nearly half (46%) of British motorists would consider changing their job to avoid congestion, according to new research.

City street with heavy traffic

Nearly half of motorists would consider changing their job to avoid congestion.

The survey, carried out by Goodyear Tyres UK, also found that a similar number (40%) would possibly give up their city life if they could avoid congestion by using a driverless vehicle.

According to the analysis, almost one in 10 (9%) motorists claim congestion has caused them to be the most stressed they have ever been in their life. Nearly two-thirds (58%) have arrived late to work, 37% claim they have sworn, 15% admit to making rude hand gestures and 4% admit that traffic has made them cry.For more of the latest industry news, click here.

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Natalie Middleton

Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for over 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day.