A driverless bus has taken passengers across the Forth Road Bridge, marking the launch of the UK’s first autonomous bus service.
Scotland’s transport minister Kevin Stewart was one of the first to strap in for the short journey as the Stagecoach vehicles were tested on the service between Ferry Toll near Inverkeithing, Fife, and Edinburgh Park.
The service will operate on a trial basis until 2025 and each bus will have two members of staff – a safety driver who can take control of the vehicle, and another to sell tickets and provide customer service.
