Transportation is one of the main obstacles that those with disabilities face. Though public transport tries to be accommodating, there are still several obstacles that the disabled have to navigate in order to get to a specific location — walking from train or bus stops, shelling out money for cab rides, relying on friends and family for transportation. It can be a full-time job. But there is good news for those who need to get where they’re going without having to dodge traffic or tip a driver. It’s the self-driving car, and it’s coming soon. Google has recently launched its Self-Driving Car Project, and is currently testing its cars on open roads and public streets in California. It has even managed to traverse Lombard Street in San Francisco, famous for its sharp hairpin turns. Google has two different models — an older generation modified Lexus with an onboard computer and sensors, as well as a second generation driverless pod, without a steering wheel or pedals. Both models have chauffeured a variety of disabled passengers, including visually impaired riders such as Steve Mahan, executive director of the Santa Clara Valley Blind Center. “I miss driving,” he said. “My experience with Google [...]