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A west London group has suggested driverless electric pods could help reconnect communities near Hammersmith Bridge. The proposal comes as the long-term future of the closed crossing remains uncertain.

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00:00Plans to have autonomous pods travel across Hammersmith Bridge are being explored by a
00:05West London community group as questions continue over the future of the closed river crossing.
00:11The bridge has been shut to vehicles since 2017, with only pedestrians and cyclists
00:17currently allowed across. The group behind the proposal says the electric pods could
00:22offer a sustainable transport option for local journeys. Transport for London says it has
00:28no plans to introduce the pods or driverless buses across its network. The idea remains
00:34a proposal, while repairs to the historic bridge continue to face major challenges
00:38and the future of vehicle access remains unresolved today.
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