Look, no hands! My trip on Seoul's self-driving bus
Check it out, hands-free! My experience riding Seoul's autonomous bus showcased the future of transportation technology and urban mobility.
On Seoul's A21 bus, around midnight, the driver activates a small red button, releasing the steering wheel and pedals. The bus smoothly navigates Seoul's streets, seemingly unnoticed by passengers.
Park Kang-uk, SUM's operations head, envisions a future with fully driverless buses in Seoul. SUM has dedicated four years to developing Seoul's pioneering self-driving night bus, a global first in autonomous vehicle technology.
The dwindling interest in night bus driving makes autonomous buses an attractive solution. SUM's innovation capitalizes on quiet night-time roads for testing, though the technology is not flawless yet.
Safety measures are in place: passengers must remain seated and wear seatbelts. Additionally, a driver is present to intervene if necessary, but Park believes this won't be required soon.
The journey unfolds smoothly, passing city center storefronts and dimly-lit residential areas with approximately 20 stops. Initially, observing the steering wheel's autonomous movement triggers apprehension, but confidence grows as the journey progresses.
SUM's self-driving night bus represents a leap toward Seoul's autonomous future, revolutionizing public transportation and addressing driver shortages.
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