LAS VEGAS – Partiers and gamblers got a chance to ride on what was billed as the first driverless electric shuttle operating on a public U.S. street.
The oval-shaped Arma shuttle, created by a French company, carried up to 12 passengers for free along a short stretch of the Fremont Street entertainment district last month as part of a 10-day pilot program,.
The vehicle had a human attendant and computer monitor, but no steering wheel and no brake pedals. Passengers push a button at a marked stop to board it.
The shuttle uses GPS, electronic curb sensors and other technology, and doesn’t require lane lines to make its way.
The Arma can reach up to 27 mph, but only drove up to 12 mph during the test period.
