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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2019

Alexander Dennis, partners unveil full-size autonomous bus in UK

The vehicle debuted at the Coach & Bus UK show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.

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Transit Dispatchesby Charlotte DiBartolomeoSeptember 10, 2019

Amid automation trend, here's why we still need bus drivers

The driverless option will severely impact the four million commercial drivers working in the U.S., according to a 2014 Goldman Sachs report. These figures suggest the loss of 25,000 jobs per month during the height of the autonomous vehicles saturation into the industry.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2019

Texas A&M adding tech to remotely control autonomous shuttle

Can control vehicle in the event of obstructions, challenging road conditions, sensor malfunction, and difficult or hazardous driving.

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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2019

New report tests driver interaction when autonomous tech goes wrong

Gives suggestions on what mobility and infrastructure changes may need to be implemented to ensure safety on roadways. 

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2019

JTA, partners host AV emergency training for first responders

The training comes as the JTA prepares downtown area for the U2C program, anchored by autonomous vehicles.

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ArticlesJuly 15, 2019

A closer look at DCTA’s MaaS contracting model

The agency approved 30 contracts to explore possible mobility options, including bike-share, microtransit, and autonomous vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2019

METRO Magazine parent co. launches transportation, fleet association

Global Ground Transportation Institute is geared toward limousine, shuttle bus, motorcoach and autonomous vehicle industries.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2019

Via unveils its first autonomous vehicle service as pilot

The partnership with local bus operator Busways and tech provider EasyMile serves a community in New South Wales, Australia.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2019

NTSB completes Las Vegas autonomous shuttle crash investigation

There were no injuries to the seven passengers and one attendant aboard the shuttle or to the driver of the truck.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

New Flyer partners to test autonomous bus tech

The technology will be tested at Robotic Research facilities in late 2019, with closed course operation anticipated for 2020.

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