How Will Self-Driving Cars Affect The Courier Industry?

By now we have all heard or seen something about driverless cars. And whether you find the idea of robots driving on our roads intriguing or frightening, the truth of the matter is that many companies believe it to be a very real future for travel.

Driverless vehicles debuting on our roads has been the aim of many global businesses for some time now, as the introduction of such is thought to be beneficial for supply chains as well as a more cost-effective option. While the coronavirus pandemic has of course caused delays in the progression of this kind of technology, the shortage of drivers emphasised a need for these technological advances that help to keep courier companies and supply chains in operation while keeping our human workforce safe.

Driverless trucks could be extremely beneficial to the service industry and couriers alike, helping to cut down on business expenses and improve efficiency to provide customers with a high quality service. While this may not be our reality for some time yet and driverless vehicle technology still has ways to go before it could become mainstream, this marks exciting advances for technology and the courier industry.

From driverless vehicles to drone delivery, courier companies are making some great advances to save on both time and energy. However, this technology may not be suitable for all delivery tasks. Fine art, or event and exhibition courier services may be best left in the hands of our reliable delivery drivers. Learn more about what Rock Solid Deliveries can do for you by clicking the links.

Driverless trucks could have potential to prove extremely beneficial to couriers, helping to cut down on costs, protect employees from harm (such as road accidents), and streamline logistics. Delivery services may become more efficient and allow courier companies to provide an even higher quality of service, as the risk of human error would be greatly reduced.

There is no doubt that amazing scientific and technological advances have been made toward the possibility of driverless vehicles becoming a reality for couriers in the future, but there is still some way to go before this type of technology could be seen making an appearance on our roads. Technology is a wonderful thing. Rock Solid Deliveries has certainly benefited from technology over the years – where would we be without satnav, for example? – and we’re open to any new developments which would help us improve our service. We still believe very strongly that there’s no substitute for the personal touch however. In the stress of a delivery emergency, there’s something uniquely reassuring about being able to talk to a human being about what you need, and knowing for sure that your package is in good hands.

Autonomous vehicles are still a long way from becoming a regular feature on our streets, and perhaps even when they are, the best courier will still always be a human being?!

If you’re looking for a reliable same day courier, talk to us. Call 0800 999 8220 today.