> even if machines are still worse than humans (they aren't)

As I said this is still a subject of research. This statement has a source of 'trust me bro'.

> Imo we should allow (and then enforce) self driving even if machines are still worse than humans

How about we do that after a drastic reduction of car use? How about we do that after car manufacturers start taking responsibility about road deaths caused by their 'self-driving' software, and hardware corner cuts?