Question: The World’s first driverless bus service was started in which of the following country?
(a) China
(b) France
(c) Germany
(d) Japan
Ans: (b)
Related facts:
- In September 2016 the world’s first driverless bus service began carrying passengers in the city of Lyon, France.
- To ensure safety and avoid accidents the bus comes loaded with LiDAR radar technology and motion sensors.
- The buses are manufactured by French firm Navya.
- It has an average speed of 10 km per hour.
- The bus has capacity to hold up to 15 passengers.
Reference:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/03/worlds-first-driverless-bus-service-begins-carrying-passengers-i/
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/education/story/driverless-bus-service/1/762324.html
http://phys.org/news/2016-09-world-driverless-buses-passengers-france.html