Driverless Taxis Are Here đźš• No H...
Driverless Taxis Are Here đźš• No Humans, No Steering Wheel. And the Hidden Fibre Network Powering It All

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast by Ania Lichtarowicz

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Driverless Cars Take the Wheel
Driverless taxis are no longer a future concept, they’re already operating in cities worldwide, and even in Zagreb you can now book a ride with no driver at all. With the UK preparing for a rollout as early as September, the shift is accelerating fast. Backed by new laws and regulatory frameworks, the technology is moving from trials to real-world adoption. But safety remains the key question, as comparing autonomous systems to human drivers isn’t straightforward. The big issue now isn’t just capability it’s public trust. We were at the launch of the Institute for Driverless Transport to find out more.

The Invisible Network Behind It All
Behind the rise of autonomous vehicles is a reality most people overlook: the internet doesn’t run on satellites, but on fibre optic cables ca ... 



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