"Earlier this year, the UK government delayed the rollout of driverless vehicles until late 2027* as it strives to build public trust. While limited self-driving technology is permitted on UK roads, a human driver must be at the wheel to supervise and intervene if needed. But several companies are already testing more advanced tech across the UK. In Belfast, NI's first self-driving vehicle - the Harlander shuttle bus - is giving passengers at Titanic Quarter a taste of the future.**"
"The survey showed that 80 per cent of people would not feel safe travelling in an AV. Two-thirds (66%) of respondents held a negative opinion of autonomous technology, compared to just 18% viewing it in a positive light. When asked what their biggest concern regarding AVs were, nearly a third (32%) were worried about not having any control of the vehicle, while 29% said they don't trust the technology."
A survey of 800 Northern Ireland drivers found 80 per cent would not feel safe travelling in an autonomous vehicle. Two-thirds (66%) of respondents held a negative opinion of autonomous technology while 18% viewed it positively. Top concerns were lack of control over the vehicle (32%), distrust of the technology (29%), behaviour of other road users (23%) and the condition of NI roads (15%). The UK government postponed the driverless vehicle rollout until late 2027 to build public trust, and current rules require a human driver to supervise limited self-driving systems. Trials are underway in Belfast and London, and commercial robotaxis in the United States already deliver over 250,000 paid trips weekly.
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