UK takes next step toward world of e-scooters, self-driving cars, and autonomous drones

Roads in the United Kingdom are set to see a host of new transport technology in the near future as the nation’s government greenlights a series of real-world tests. The blueprint it creates could set precedent for other countries that want to implement new mobility tech. Earlier this week, the UK government announced that it will be launching a consultation period in four specific zones, where e-scooters and self-driving vehicles will be trialed. [Read: Ugh, the UK cuts electric vehicle grant for the third time in 10 years] The zones, more formally called “Future Transport Zones,” will each receive a…

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