But we must also consider the impact of the new technology on those who now depend on driving for their livelihood. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in May 2015 there were 505,560 registered school bus drivers. The American Trucking Associations lists approximately 3.5 million professional truck drivers in the U.S. The companies developing self-driving vehicles should be partnering with state and federal authorities to offer retraining for this massive workforce, many of whom will be displaced by the new technology. What would be the negative impact of driverless cars?
A.
The conflict between labor and management would intensify.
B.
The gap between various sectors of society would be widened.
C.
Professional drivers would have a hard time adapting to new road conditions.
D.
Numerous professional drivers would have a find new ways of earning a living.