00:00What if your next bus ride had no driver at all?
00:03In Cambridge, that's already a reality,
00:05and it's getting a £1 million boost to grow even bigger.
00:08Launched just last month, this 15-seater driverless bus
00:12has already carried nearly 200 passengers for free.
00:15Running four daily loops around key spots
00:17like the University of Cambridge and the West Innovation District,
00:20it's covered over 700 miles so far.
00:23Now, with fresh government funding,
00:25the city's Connector project will extend its trial into next year.
00:29But this isn't just about tech.
00:31It's about creating smarter, greener, more inclusive transport for everyone.
00:35From older passengers to parents with strollers and people with disabilities,
00:39the next phase includes a full accessibility study.
00:42And there's more to come,
00:44with future trials planned for the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
00:47Costing £7.8 million overall,
00:50£5.3 million from government grants,
00:53this is one of the UK's boldest steps towards driverless public transport.
00:57Is this the future of your morning commute?
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