Driverless bus solution surprises us

Driverless buses are now a reality in the wider world. The novel idea of a driverless bus is surprisingly a modernisation of an existing mode of transport. 

The new driverless bus is fully modern, but transport experts have cold-shouldered this type of driverless bus solution in London.

 The idea is before all of us, which surprises us with a new marvel altogether. 

It is certainly a big departure from the regular bus running on the road. 

The new shape of the driverless bus forces us to be surprised wholly. It was reportedly rolled out across London city precincts. 

The Ohmio vehicle made its first visit to London and drives at 15mph. The slower form of travel takes passengers from Barnes High Street to Hammersmith Bridge and features no steering wheel.

It has just two benches for general passengers to sit and alternative options for disabled travellers who need ramp access, importantly. 

Passengers must currently sit down and wear seat belts. It could hold 14 people and operate without onboard staff in the coming days.

A spokesperson said: "We have no future plans to introduce these novel vehicles on Hammersmith Bridge and no further plans to introduce driverless buses elsewhere on the network

There is also the technical problem of how automated, robotic vehicles adhere to the Highway Code.

The technicians on board surely insisted on strictly following the Highway Code, which is sometimes erratic when making rapid progress on the capital’s streets.

It can provide a much-needed escape from crowds in problematic times, but if you’re tired of the limited space and other assortment of airless windows, there is no alternative.  

It will not meet public expectations. Such buses will then not allow us to view these driverless buses through a new lens and feel surprisingly modern as a result.