Forecast: Driverless cars could help sell more drinks

The future is nigh! Self-driving cars are hitting the market, and of course this is bringing new opportunities to their drivers. This well documented, and analyzed article from Bob Krummert gives well-informed data and statistical information on drinking and driving in this new day and age of self driving cars.

Key Takeaways:

• Morgan Stanley says autonomous vehicles will become mainstream faster than most people imagine, and both beverage companies and restaurants will benefit when they do.
• The introduction of ride sharing services like Uber have been shown to significantly reduce the incidence of DUI arrests in select communities. For example, San Diego saw a 14 percent reduction in DUI arrests the following year when Uber operations began in 2011.
• It’s a win all around if this prediction comes true. Companies that produce alcoholic beverages will see their sales volume increase. Restaurant and bars will sell more high-margin alcoholic beverages.

“Drunk-driving crashes fell by 60 per month among drivers under 30 in California markets where Uber operates following the launch of uberX.”

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