They have been in development for a number of years now, with some already on public roads.
And now the initial rollout of self-driving vehicles to the UK could begin as soon as 2023, under new plans unveiled by the Government and backed by a £100 million investment to boost the rollout.
Some cars, coaches and lorries with self-driving features could be operating on motorways in the next year, the Government has said. The plans will see new legislation introduced to make it safer for further self-driving vehicles to be rolled out, which is expected in 2025.
