Christopher Callaway’s Post

"Driverless technology seems an expensive distraction from more practical, prosaic concerns such as walkable communities, bike lanes, buses and affordable electric cars." Working as a magistrate and seeing a constant stream of appalling driving examples in front of me when on the bench, I'm perhaps more enthusiastic about the idea of the robots taking over this particular task than the average punter. Anything that could help deliver a big reduction in the 133,000 people injured on our roads last year, the majority a result of road user distraction of some variety, must be welcomed. But it's difficult to argue against the fact that getting us to that point has consumed huge resources, resources that could have been better spent sorting out our problems with existing technology. Solutions that would have no doubt put a dent in those casualty figures in themselves. Transitioning to #EVs is not a panacea for solving our transport challenges, but it is unarguably the single biggest contributory measure to reducing the sector's carbon. So the call in this article for renewed focus to be put on delivering small, practical electric runarounds to the market is well made I think - and essential if that return to a 2030 ban on sale of ICEs in Labour's manifesto is to be credible. #transportplanning

Self-driving trucks in California? It sounds futuristic, but the risks are real. These massive vehicles navigating our highways without human oversight pose serious safety concerns—especially in a state with such unpredictable traffic and uneven terrain. The tech isn’t foolproof—and while most tech usually isn't—in this case the stakes are too high to gamble on. When it comes to handling emergencies or making split-second decisions, there’s no substitute for human judgment. It just doesn’t make sense to put lives at risk for the sake of so-called progress. What do you think about this? #VehicleAutomation #EV #SelfDriving #Trucking

Keeping pace with technology surrounding driverless cars is crucial for fleet management as it plays a fundamental role in educating drivers and avoiding misinformation. Take a look at our latest white paper ‘The journey towards Full Driving Automation’ to learn more: https://buff.ly/3vrOndA https://buff.ly/3tCuoIO #driverless #fleet

📢 Fresh news: The UK government has passed the Automated Vehicles Act, which aims to make self-driving vehicles safer and more accessible by 2026. The law is expected to create over 38,000 new jobs and generate £42 billion in economic growth, revolutionizing the way people travel and improving road safety by reducing human error. More is here: https://lnkd.in/eG4BswhP #automateddriving #autonomousdriving #automatedmobility #autonomousmobility

The UK has passed its Automated Vehicles Act, paving the way for self-driving vehicles to arrive on our roads as early as 2026. With human error contributing to 88% of road collisions, this groundbreaking legislation is about more than just innovation – it places driver safety at its core. The law is set to revolutionise transport and economic growth in the UK. In the meantime though, it’s vital that we continue to do our part to keep drivers safe as we prepare for this new age of driving. Learn more about the guidelines set to protect drivers: https://lnkd.in/ex-XfCq2 #autonomousvehicles #roadsafety #UKdrivers

Could the need for London’s traffic lights become obsolete in an era of autonomous vehicles? Lord Moylan has stirred a debate in Parliament about the potential for self-driving cars to transform urban mobility, particularly addressing the "last mile problem." During a debate, Moylan questioned the necessity of a large-scale investment in upgrading the city's traffic light system, given that self-driving cars rely on advanced sensors and satellite communication rather than visual signals. This shift could render traditional traffic management tools obsolete, presenting a unique opportunity to rethink city planning and road safety. Check out the full article here... https://bit.ly/43Jtec7 #autonomousvehicles #autonomousdriving #connectedandautomatedvehicles

Connected and automated vehicles are all over the news, there is lots of information about private vehicles available, but what about public transport and buses in particular? We are gathering together practitioners with real work experience of what is needed to make automated and connected buses work to help us understand how we can all prepare for their introduction, and what lessons can be learned from the trials that have and are taking place. Attendees can will learn Operators – How they should an operator be getting prepared. Authorities - what should they be doing to support on street operations. Suppliers - what authorities and operators need from you to support them. Hear from: Milton Keynes Council about preparations for the trial later this year; Stagecoach on their autonomous projects (including CavForth); ITxPT about developing standards https://lnkd.in/e2S_ic7v

Buckle up, Britain! 🚗 The Automated Vehicles Act is official, putting self-driving cars on track for UK roads by 2026. 🛣️ This landmark legislation is set to revolutionize road safety by reducing human errors, making our streets safer for everyone. #AutomatedVehicles #SelfDrivingCars #RoadSafetyRevolution #UKInnovation https://lnkd.in/ex-XfCq2

Self-driving semi-trucks can massively impact America’s supply chain, but concerns exist about highway safety, job loss, a lack of federal regulation and a wide variety of state laws regarding autonomous truck operation. Ready or not, self-driving semi-trucks are coming to America’s highways https://buff.ly/43FjGie