The scope and adaptation strategy for autonomous vehicles from the perspective of Indian smart city

This study aims to give the possible adoption of autonomous vehicles (AV)in Indian smart cities. The majority of accidents that occur in Indian cities are from metropolitan areas, and the primary cause is human error. The adaptation of AVs for transportation would undoubtedly reduce these numbers while also assisting in the transformation and further development of Indian smart cities. For the analysis, the demographic and economic profile of smart city Noida has been selected which is quite fit for the analysis. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) is chosen as the most practical framework for measuring AV adoption by residents. The study also examines the AVs technology adaptation and UTAUT method in support of many aspects that should be considered for greater acceptance of AVs technology in Noida. According to the findings of the investigation, AV technology has a significant potential to aid in the development of Indian smart cities by lowering travel costs while also providing passengers with safety and comfort. The main finding of this research indicates that residents of the smart city are willing to adopt AV technology, with an overall adoption willingness reaching 83%. Notably, among the age group of 18 to 25, an impressive 89% display a strong willingness for the adoption of AV technology.