Driverless cars are disrupting the automotive industry and supply chain, propelling car sharing forward as the mainstream transportation mode, according to a report released by ABI Research. The firm forecasts 400 million people will rely on robotic car sharing by 2030.

“The new car sharing economy happens in three phases: street rental service, ride sharing service, and robotic service,” said Dominique Bonte, managing director and VP at ABI Research. “The automotive industry is in the process of merging phases one and two, with robotic service to become the ultimate form of transportation for its availability, convenience, and affordability.”

Uber, a primary example of the ride sharing service, will be affected when cars can drive themselves to pick up customers, according to ABI. Zipcar, the world’s largest car sharing and car club service, is a prime example of street rental service. Interested users go to a pre-determined parking spot to unlock a shared car, ride it to their destination, and then return it for the next user.

“Car sharing is successful because the increased efficiency through higher vehicle utilization rates drives down costs, which results in more affordable transportation,” said Bonte. “Why go through the expense of purchasing a car, and then regular insurance and maintenance fees, when we can all embrace the new car sharing economy?”