Why millions of Brits could benefit from self-driving vehicles
A state minister has elaborated the benefits of self -exeming vehicles as it started a public exception before it was presented in the UK next year.
Advisory to the Automatic Passenger Services (APS) Permit Program initiated today (July 21) will allow ‘representative groups, industry stakeholders, trade unions and public members to express their views on how to use self -exeming tools.
Before the implementation of the Automatic Tools Law in 2027, it comes from the Spring of 2026 before the proposed provision of TAXI, private rental and bus -like services with its own driving technology.
The Future of the Roads Lilian Greenwood said: “Self -going vehicles are one of the most exciting opportunities to improve transportation, especially for many people in rural areas or who cannot last.
“This technology does not only have the potential to improve transportation for millions of people.
From the government decision to ‘fast monitoring the pilots of self -exercising passenger vehicles until the spring of 2026, which will allow companies to pilot the’ small -scale ‘services without watching the vehicle for the first time. Users can reserve the service through an application similar to a typical taxi or driving greeting service.
The basic pointers for consultation include how self -going cars can be made more accessible for disabled and old people, and how the services of self -going vehicles are approved by councils’.
The new consultation will last until September 28, 2025.
While talking about presenting Self -Drive Taxis And bus -like services, transport secretary Heidi Alexander said: “The future of transportation comes.
“Self -sustaining cars can bring the opportunity to be among the world leader in the new technology in the new technology.
“At the center of our pilots and legislation, we continue to take brave steps to create business, bring back the British industry and direct innovation.”
According to DFT, the development of automatic vehicle technology can create 38,000 jobs in the UK and add £ 42 billion to the economy by 2035.
