I think mass transit is a better approach.
Yep, they had that capacity back in the late 60’s. But, they still are not allowed to land without visual by the pilot.
I am reminded of a joke told back in the 60’s, which was still the era of vinyl.
Passengers board an airplane going to Europe. A voice comes on the speakers, and says, "Welcome aboard the first automated flight to Europe. No pilot is needed, Please sit back, and relax, nothing can go wrong …nothing can go wrong …nothing can go wrong …nothing can go wrong