[boltondd]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/n...re/7014044.stm

A driverless car which is controlled by computer and uses lasers to avoid obstacles is being
demonstrated in a Northamptonshire town. Daventry is investigating ways to increase the use
of public transport and reduce reliance on cars.
The town council believes the Cybercars, which are called by pressing a button on the route
and go direct to their destination, could be the answer.
The vehicles can be seen on a test track at the town's Eastern Way.
The demonstration, until 5 October, follows Daventry's involvement in the European Commission
research group CityMobil, and similar events are taking place throughout Europe.
Cybercars are designed for short trips at low speed in an urban environment and need only a
very light track to operate. They aim to take people to a specific zone where private car
access is limited and would be most efficient over short distances and in tourist areas.
Daventry District Council leader Chris Millar said: "We can build lots more car parks
and have lots more cars going in or we can look at a viable alternative to the car.
"We believe this could be the answer." As interesting an idea as this is, I just can't see something like this working too well.
I think I'll stick to walking!

[BakerBonce]

Haha! JohnnyCab.


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[piramirra]

If they are designed for short distances, then just bloody walk.

Would cut down on NHS expenditure too. Everyone wins. Well, apart from that lazy fat so-and-so that has forgotten what their legs are for.

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People are gonnna go absolutely mental on these things: jumping on the roof while it's moving, roof surfing, throwing eggs on the seats, swearing and verbally tormenting it, you name it.