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Self-driving buses that go wherever you want? How the UK is trying to revolutionise public transport

theconversation.com Self-driving buses that go wherever you want? How the UK is trying to revolutionise public transport

Amid bus route cuts and rail strikes, can the answer to our future public transport needs be found in the hi-tech prototypes being trialled around the UK?

Self-driving buses that go wherever you want? How the UK is trying to revolutionise public transport

A very long but fascinating overview of different attempts at autonomous, self-driving, and/or demand responsive app integrated public transport options.

(ok, so you're probably a bit weird - like me - if you're fascinated by this)

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  • Or they could just have trains

    • Trains are great when you have lots of people going from and to the same places, but that only addresses a portion of transport. And creates a new one: Getting people to and from their nearest train stations, and moving around once you've.travelled somewhwre where you sont have a car. They don't in any way remove the need for bus services.

      • Fair point I suppose, but it could be argued that in that case you could have an inner city electric trolley, however busses have the benefit of dynamic routes. I just think self driving busses is kind of goofy idea. It just seems like they're trying to save a buck by not paying a driver.

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