How People Really Feel
About Autonomous Vehicles

Insights from the 2026 AV Trust Consumer Survey

No industry scales on innovation alone. Success ultimately depends on whether people will use the product. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have reached this point. 

Multiple robotaxi companies are already picking up passengers in several U.S. cities, but most people haven’t tried one yet. We surveyed over 1,000 people to find out what makes them curious, why they might hold back and when they plan to take their very first ride.

Get the report to read all about how they feel, including:

  • How living near active AV operations shapes consumer interest
    and willingness to ride
  • Where passenger confidence dips and why human oversight
    is critical 
  • The trust divide between different age groups and how to win
    them over