15 March 2021 Imperial researchers have simulated self-driving fleet impacts using real-world data, providing suggestions for their optimal deployment in cities. The simulations show the potential impact of fleets of autonomous vehicles (AV) on congestion, emissions, public transport and ride-sharing services. The deployment of autonomous vehicle technologies has the potential to revolutionise mobility in cities around the world. Dr Panagiotis Angeloudis The team analysed tens of thousands of possible deployment scenarios using real-world data and a range of service parameters and fleet management algorithms. The aim is to ensure that such services will run efficiently and profitably while reducing knock-on effects to other modes of transport, such as active and sustainable travel, whilst bringing their deployment on city streets worldwide a step closer.