Automation is also advancing in urban surface transport, but transforming trams and light rail systems into fully autonomous vehicles is much more complicated than in the case of metros. UITP sees a gradual transition, starting with driver-assistance systems and separated sections from road traffic, before moving on to fully autonomous driving. Driverless vehicles are already a reality on many metro networks, but the next frontier of public tran…
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Automation is also advancing in urban surface transport, but transforming trams and light rail systems into fully autonomous vehicles is much more complicated than in the case of metros. UITP sees a gradual transition, starting with driver-assistance systems and separated sections from road traffic, before moving on to fully autonomous driving. Driverless vehicles are already a reality on many metro networks, but the next frontier of public tran…