Government backs £17.4m self-driving vehicle trial in Cambridge

A £17.4 million trial of self-driving vehicles in Cambridge has been announced by the government today (Wednesday). Autonomous vehicle testing on the West Cambridge site in 2021. Picture: Keith HeppellThe Greater Cambridge Partnership has been awarded £8.7 million by government, matched by industry, to pilot on-demand self-driving vehicles. Up to 13 electric vehicles will provide passenger services that integrate with existing transport services within Cambridge across two sites: Cambridge University’s West Cambridge campus and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Autonomous vehicle testing on the West Cambridge site in 2021.