UK’s first driverless bus service launched over Forth Road Bridge
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A driverless bus has taken passengers across the Forth Road Bridge, marking the launch of the UK’s first autonomous bus service. Scotland’s transport minister Kevin Stewart was one of the first to strap in for the short journey as the Stagecoach vehicles were tested on the service between Ferry Toll near Inverkeithing, Fife, and Edinburgh Park. “We all have a part to play in carbon reduction and using buses and trains as a way to do that.” The buses have completed one million testing miles so far, and the vehicles have attracted the attention of the world’s media. Director of Stagecoach Sam Greer said: “When you consider the billions of dollars spent globally on autonomous bus transport, I’m not surprised there is worldwide media interest.
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