The world’s first autonomous bus service has recently been tested in Scotland. It is the world’s first full size driverless passenger bus service, according to its operators. It has been started by the Stagecoach Company. These buses will run from Edinburgh to Forth Road. These buses can run at a speed of 80 km per hour. For security, two staff members have been kept in the bus.
10,000 passengers will be able to travel in a week. Sensors have been installed on these roads and buses, due to which it will be easy to guide the bus. People associated with this say that we hope that such techniques will help in reducing human errors like road accidents etc.
The buses are part of a £10 million project that is funded by the Scottish government. The project is designed to test the feasibility of autonomous buses and to collect data on their performance. The results of the project will be used to help develop regulations for autonomous vehicles in Scotland.
The launch of the autonomous bus service is a major milestone for the development of autonomous vehicles. It is the first time that autonomous buses have been used in a commercial service. The success of the project could pave the way for the wider adoption of autonomous vehicles in the future.
What is an autonomous bus?
Autonomous bus means a bus that operates without human intervention. There is no work of the driver in these buses. These buses are operated with the help of computerized system. The official of the Stegcoach company says that these buses have been put on the road after 10 years of research and hundreds of miles of test.
Features of the Autonomous Buses:
• The buses are equipped with 20 types of sensors, including cameras, radar, and lidar.
• The buses can detect and avoid obstacles.
• The buses are programmed to follow the speed limit.
• The buses are operated by a computer system.
Benefits of the Autonomous Buses:
• Autonomous buses could help to reduce traffic congestion.
• Autonomous buses could help to improve air quality.
• Autonomous buses could make public transportation more accessible to people with disabilities.
• Autonomous buses could help to reduce the number of accidents.
Conclusion:
The launch of the autonomous bus service in Scotland is a major step forward for the development of autonomous vehicles. The success of the project could pave the way for the wider adoption of autonomous vehicles in the future.
