Recently, due to the death caused by Uber driverless car traffic accidents in the world has caused fierce discussions inside and outside the industry, in the aftermath of the incident is unresolved, California has already begun to test unmanned buses for the first time.
According to foreign media reports, in recent days, San Ramon, a California city, has begun testing unmanned buses. The city is located 50 kilometers outside San Francisco.
It is understood that the pure electric powered driverless bus has no steering wheel or brake pedal and can carry 12 passengers, including 6 seats and 6 standing positions. Unlike other driverless cars currently tested in the United States, This car is not equipped with an alternate driver.
Driverless buses According to the mayor, Bill Clarkson, no buses will alleviate the problem of parking difficulties. If no buses are put into use, the government will reduce infrastructure construction costs, including setting up enough parking spaces and continuing to widen the roads.
In addition, the report also said that later this year, after the completion of the test, two unmanned buses will be put into operation to provide fixed-line ferry services for employees in the local large-scale office park.
