Self-driving buses? Not a chance, drivers say
- Date: 03/12/2024
Unionized bus drivers have negotiated an unprecedented labor deal with a local transit agency that gives them veto power over autonomous…
A new organization aims to bring together public- and private-sector organizations around the development and deployment of small, autonomous shuttles.
Automated. Connected. Electric. Shared., otherwise known as ACES, was formed about three months ago, and is made up largely of transit agencies dedicated to exploring the use of AV shuttles to expand service options and flexibility.
"Our goal in founding ACES is to promote safe deployment, research and policy development while ensuring regulations support public transit," said Anthony Junco, public information officer for the Jacksonville Transit Authority (JTA) in Florida. The agency is a founding member of ACES Mobility Coalition.
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