Hong Kong gears up for city’s first test run of fully driverless vehicles
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Hong Kong has approved its first trial of fully driverless autonomous vehicles, which will be tested on Airport Island without a backup driver. The Transport Department expanded a pilot licence in North Lantau after confirming that earlier remote-operation tests met safety requirements. This marks a significant step toward autonomous transportation in the city.
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First trial scheme for fully driverless autonomous vehicles in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong has approved its first trial scheme for fully driverless autonomous vehicles on Airport Island.
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Hong Kong has approved its first trial scheme for fully driverless autonomous vehicles on Airport Island.
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- Technology tested on Airport Island without any human backup.
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Hong Kong has approved its first trial scheme for fully driverless autonomous vehicles on Airport Island.
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