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Lightwood hails potential of AVs as he tables Automated Passenger Services Permit Scheme

Peter Stonham
30 April 2026
Simon Lightwood: Automated passenger services represent one of the most significant transport innovations of our generation
Simon Lightwood: Automated passenger services represent one of the most significant transport innovations of our generation

 

Department for Transport Roads Minister Simon Lightwood has laid the Automated Vehicles (Permits for Automated Passenger Services) Regulations 2026 in Parliament, with a statement on the government’s work to implement the Automated Vehicles Act 2024

He said it was a key step to supporting economic growth through the safe deployment of self-driving technology.

“Automated passenger services represent one of the most significant transport innovations of our generation” he said...

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