UK Could See Driverless Cars on Roads by 2026

Transport Secretary Mark Harper expects new legislation to pass by 2024, paving the way for autonomous vehicles, despite concerns about the technology's reliability.

UK Transport Secretary Mark Harper expects driverless cars to be on some UK roads by 2026.
New legislation, the Automated Vehicles Bill, is currently going through parliament and is expected to pass by the end of 2024.
The technology is expected to improve road safety, as 88% of road traffic collisions are caused by driver error.
Critics argue that the technology is not yet reliable enough and could cause serious accidents.
Under the proposed legislation, manufacturers rather than owners of self-driving cars would be legally liable for any crashes.