Self-driving electric bus set for 'pioneering' Milton Keynes trial

Michael Holder
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The StreetCAV bus is set to begin trials in Milton Keynes in December 2024 | Credit: SMCCL
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The StreetCAV bus is set to begin trials in Milton Keynes in December 2024 | Credit: SMCCL

Driverless shuttle bus to ferry passengers between city’s central railway station and shopping centre from next month

A self-driving electric bus is set to hit the road in Milton Keynes next month as part of a trial that could lead to residents being able to use the service on an ongoing basis from next year, according...

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