Driverless shuttle could debut in Downtown Madison this fall

There may be a new way to get from the Near East Side to the Capitol Square this fall: Via a small shuttle bus guided by artificial intelligence software instead of a human.

A driverless shuttle demonstration project is in the works for Madison’s central city.

It calls for a 15-passenger, automated, electric bus to cart passengers a short distance, and to track how well the system works...

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Ken Notes: I wrote about the need for this 8 years ago. I would like to see a rubber wheel, alternative fuel, trolley like system, going from terrace to terrace "with drivers". It would enhance the tourist destination of the area exponentially, locals would use it, and it would add charm to the corridor. MGE should sponsor the vehicles running on CNG and their new bio fuel made with the county landfill gas.