Waymo, the autonomous driving tech firm whose so-called ‘robo-taxis’ are now roaming the streets of London, has allegedly told cycling campaigners that expecting their driverless cars to respect cycle lanes is “too high a bar” – because their customers want to be dropped off in them.But Waymo has denied making such a claim, instead pointing ... Read more
I think cities need many modes of transit. Starting with rail, moving to buses, bicycles and taxi cabs as well.
I’d like to see trams, with flat boarding platforms, being used to move more cargo. No reason someone with a dolly, and 8 boxes on it, can’t use public transit. This would cut the cost of hauling things around. I can imagine farmers transporting things to neighborhood farmers markets using some form of train/tram combo.
I think cities need many modes of transit. Starting with rail, moving to buses, bicycles and taxi cabs as well.
I’d like to see trams, with flat boarding platforms, being used to move more cargo. No reason someone with a dolly, and 8 boxes on it, can’t use public transit. This would cut the cost of hauling things around. I can imagine farmers transporting things to neighborhood farmers markets using some form of train/tram combo.