Robotaxis are one step closer to reality – and to eliminating traffic lights in the process

Robotaxis are one step closer to reality – and to eliminating traffic lights in the processFollowing the success of a pivotal UK project, experts are predicting that autonomous taxis could render traffic lights obsolete. Image: NissanAutonomous taxis could soon join fleets in cities across the UK after a blueprint infrastructure was created by a major national research project. This will help to deliver “Robotaxi” style services and create a template for the type of infrastructure required to support these technologies. That’s the autonomous vehicle system’s only job. "Can you start to remove some of that infrastructure, such as traffic signals?