The UK government will trial driverless cars in up to three cities from January next year. Business Secretary Vince Cable today announced a £10 million competition that municipalities will need to bid for to host one of the trials._The government wants projects to be drawn up in collaboration with businesses and research firms; selected cities will host tests for 18 to 36 months. “Today’s announcement will see driverless cars take to our streets in less than six months, putting us at the forefront of this transformational technology and opening up new opportunities for our economy and society,” Cable said. The...
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