A driverless vehicle is set to operate for the first time ever on Newcastle roads from next year.
The city of Newcastle is seeking proposals from qualified operators who'll run the technology, which is expected to carry 12 people at a time.
Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said the trial will cement Newcastle as a leader for testing emerging technologies, and further confirm our smart city status.
"This project provides yet another great opportunity to showcase Newcastle’s smart city initiatives to a national and international audience."
The autonomous shuttle would take people around Newcastle Harbour and the city's other scenic areas.
The trial will run for at least a year as part of the Newcastle Smart City Strategy, which received $5m funding through the Federal Government’s Smart Cities and Suburbs program last year.
“Our vision is to be a smart, liveable and sustainable global city by 2030," the Lord Mayor said.
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| Driverless Vehicle. Image: iMOVE CRC |
