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Germany Takes Step Toward Autonomous Driving on Public Roads
- Driverless vehicles will be allowed on pre-determined routes
- Germany is keen to catch up in the new transport technology
An almost fully autonomous electric mini bus drives through the streets between bus station and the old town in Monheim, Germany.
Photographer: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
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German lawmakers agreed to allow some driver-less vehicles on public roads, a first step toward enabling autonomous driving in Europe’s biggest economy.
Lawmakers in the lower house of parliament adopted legislation enabling automated driving under some conditions. The bill, approved late Thursday, cites scenarios including small buses and logistics vehicles that can shuttle passengers and goods along pre-determined routes.