Britain declared on Friday that it intended a wide-scale introduction of autonomous vehicles by the year 2025. It also announced plans for new regulations and funds totaling 100 million pounds ($119.09 million).
The developing market for driverless vehicles, which the government valued at 42 billion pounds and predicted could generate 38,000 new employment, was something it claimed it wanted to capitalise on.
According to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, “We want the UK to be at the forefront of developing and utilising this fantastic technology, which is why we are investing millions in crucial research into safety and setting the legislation to ensure we reap the full benefits that this technology promises.”
