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Broad backing for self-driving vehicles is vital

Summary by SMMT
Britain’s self-driving vehicle revolution took another step forward this summer with the government announcement of its automated passenger services (APS) scheme, permitting pilot projects for commercial ride-hailing, shuttle and bus services on UK roads from Spring 2026. It is a welcome acceleration towards the introduction of self-driving vehicles. With the right secondary legislation following the Automated Vehicles Act 2024, this technology …
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Broad backing for self-driving vehicles is vital

Britain’s self-driving vehicle revolution took another step forward this summer with the government announcement of its automated passenger services (APS) scheme, permitting pilot projects for commercial ride-hailing, shuttle and bus services on UK roads from Spring 2026. It is a welcome acceleration towards the introduction of self-driving vehicles. With the right secondary legislation following the Automated Vehicles Act 2024, this technology …

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SMMT broke the news in on Friday, August 1, 2025.
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