In the future, children will be able to take lifts to school in self-driving cars.
Major plans announced today will put an end to traditional school operations.
Under a groundbreaking proposal from the Government, the finest self-controlled vehicles are set to hit Britain's roads by next year.
Ministers wantcars, large buses and heavy trucks with self-driving capabilities to be on sale in the UK within months and on motorways from 2025 I think.
After that, please contact us for introduction to all roads.
Food and parcels may be delivered directly to customers' doors in the future.
Shuttle cars can be used to help commuters get to the train station, help the elderly get to the hospital, or help students get to school.
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Ministers are investing £100 million in research on how to make it as safe as possible and help prepare the industry.
Scientists want to know how new technology handles rain and snow and how it interacts with other cars, people and cyclists.
Eight out of ten crashes are caused by driver error, andSelf-driving cars are expected to help reduce the number of fatalities on UK roads. I'm here.
Manufacturers are responsible for the behavior of their vehicles.
Department of Transport calculations could create up to 38,000 new jobs as part of a £42 billion industry.
Transportation Secretary Grant Shaps said:
