The Dhaka Times Desk The world is keeping pace with modern technology. And this time Singapore is bringing driverless buses to keep pace with the world.
According to media reports, Singapore plans to start using driverless buses to ensure the maximum use of technology. The Singapore government has announced that the buses will be piloted in 3 new neighbourhoods.
The country's authorities said the buses would have much less crowded areas. These self-driving buses will help the residents of the region to travel within the area and to nearby train and bus stations.
These automated buses will be used as an alternative to the ongoing manned bus services. Initially, these buses will run during off-peak hours. At least 10 companies are currently testing driverless car technology in Singapore, according to the country's transport minister.
Autonomous technology will help address land constraints and reduce labor shortages in the densely populated country, the BBC reported, citing the country's authorities. The country's Transport Minister Khao Boon Wan said autonomous vehicles will create great connectivity with our public transport system; Especially for the elderly and children.
While inaugurating a test center for autonomous vehicles recently, Kho said, our land constraints can help us become a global competitor in providing city mobility solutions. What works here will work in other cities.
It is known that Singapore has less traffic jams than many South Asian cities due to road tolls and regulations. The country hopes to rise to the top in autonomous technology. Driverless taxis are already operating in the country. Nanyang Technological University in Singapore uses driverless shuttle cars.
Note that the world's first driverless passenger bus was launched in Lyon, France. These buses are able to cover a distance of 6 miles or 10 kilometers per hour and have a passenger capacity of 15 people.
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