Electric bus manufacturer Proterra has launched an autonomous driving programme in conjunction with the ministry of Nevada . The programme will help to test self - driving electric buses in the metropolitan area . However , autonomous public transport can be complicated by particular laws which can for example that a human co - pilot or attendant is needed for disabled access . The programme will develop the company ’s bus fleet slowly , first equipping them with sensors and eventually using algorithms for self - driving .
Electric bus manufacturer Proterra has launched an autonomous driving programme in conjunction with the University of Nevada. The programme will help to test self-driving electric buses in the Reno area. However, autonomous public transport can be complicated by particular laws which can for example that a human co-pilot or attendant is needed for disabled access. The programme will overhaul the company’s bus fleet slowly, first equipping them with sensors and eventually using algorithms for self-driving.