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Two thirds of people are uncomfortable with the idea of travelling in a driverless car
Car manufacturers and technology companies have been investing heavily in recent years to develop the systems needed to make driverless cars a reality. The UK Government has supported them as it recognises the advantages autonomous vehicles may have in reducing emissions, easing congestion as well as improving safety and mobility.
The Government is keen for the public to experience the technology first-hand and plans trials of fully self-driving vehicles on UK roads by 2021, as part of its modern Industrial Strategy. The trials will include an autonomous bus service across the Forth Bridge from Fife to Edinburgh, and selfdriving taxi services in London.
The success of the technology will depend on whether consumers feel comfortable in adapting and switching to driverless vehicles.
The main findings from our poll included:
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