Cambridge's Driverless Bus Just Got a £1M Upgrade

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Cambridge is racing into the future with its groundbreaking driverless bus trial—and it just secured an extra £1 million to keep things moving. The 15-seater autonomous bus, already shuttling passengers around the University of Cambridge and Innovation District, is part of a bold plan to revolutionize public transport. With over 700 miles already covered and nearly 200 riders onboard, the project now aims to become more inclusive and accessible for all. Could this be the future of your daily commute? WooGlobe Ref : WGA997137 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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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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