The UK's first autonomous bus service has begun - with two members of staff on each of the vehicles
While buses generally have just one driver, the captain is on board to demonstrate what a full-size autonomous bus may feel like in the future when the buses can operate with one member of staff who can leave the cab as the computer drives.
It is hoped autonomous buses will improve safety by reducing reaction times, and improve efficiency by optimising acceleration and deceleration which, it is hoped, will deliver significant energy savings and reduced wear and tear on the vehicles. As media were shown the buses at an event last week, Stagecoach director Sam Greer said: "We'll look to analyse the data, the reaction and feedback from passengers and the general public about acceptance of the technology and we'll make a decision about how we use the technology in the future.
"I would say to anyone who is a bit cautious about using the vehicle not to be, there is a full safety case that has been worked through.The buses have completed one million testing miles so far. CAVForth is a collaborative project, comprising of Fusion Processing, Stagecoach, Alexander Dennis, Transport Scotland, Edinburgh Napier University, Bristol Robotics Lab and the University of the West of England.
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