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New institute wants to help UK prepare for autonomous vehicles

16 April 2026
James Hutt: One in three people can’t see any benefit at all in driverless vehicles
James Hutt: One in three people can’t see any benefit at all in driverless vehicles

 

The founders of a newly launched organisation say more independent research is needed to prepare the UK for the consequences of autonomous vehicles.

It has published polling showing public scepticism and concerns, varying significantly across age groups.

The Institute for Driverless Transport believes the road safety case for autonomous vehicles is well-evidenced and well-understood, but that the wider consequences – for jobs, productivity, city planning, and security – are...

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