UK's first self-driving bus to hit the road in next two weeks in major trials of AI tech
dailystar.co.ukrobo-buses are set to hit the roads in live trials over the next fortnight.Bus company Stagecoach has partnered with Transport Scotland to try out the country's first full-sized self-driving buses in real-world settings.Sadly, the buses won't be double decker.
Instead, five single-deck buses will be put to work on a 14-mile route around Fife and Edinburgh. The buses use smart sensor technology which enables the vehicles to drive on selected roads without a driver having to take control.
The buses will carry up to 36 people at once, or up to 10,000 per week.Fortunately, the buses won't be totally left to their own devices.
They will be staffed with a 'safety driver' to keep an eye on the road and two hands on the steering wheel.The buses will also have a 'bus captain' who walks around the bus asking passengers for feedback on the self-driving service.
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