Some US transit systems weigh whether to run trains without a human at the controls
As automated vehicles such as robotaxis become more common on American streets, transit systems are debating whether to go driverless as well. Some US transit systems are considering running trains without a human operator for the first time. This comes amid debate over the safety risks and benefits of automated trains, and whether the upfront expense is worth the long-term savings in labor costs. Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles are proposing plans to allow computers to fully control one of their subways, while Honolulu is planning to build a completely automated line. The proposals would take years to implement and still face financial and technical hurdles. Supporters argue that American cities lag far behind other countries such as Europe, Asia, Canada, Australia, South America, and the Middle East. However, recent developments have seen on-road vehicles from companies like Waymo,Tesla and Zoox take the automation lead in the US.
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The Washington and LA projects, which would take years to implement and still face financial and technical hurdles, come amid an already fierce debate over the safety risks and benefits of automated t... [6773 symbols]
