A long-awaited legal framework to enable self-driving cars to be used on Britain’s roads was included in the King’s Speech.
There have been concerns within the industry that the UK was falling behind other countries, such as the US, in terms of the extent to which self-driving technology can be used on public roads. Tara Foley, UK and Ireland chief executive of insurer Axa, which has been heavily involved in automated vehicle trials, said: “AXA welcomes the Government’s commitment to support this exciting technological advance that offers multiple benefits for the UK economy, road safety and green jobs.“Introducing a regulatory framework for self-driving has huge potential to save lives.
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