Autonomous Trucks
Transurban, a toll-road operator, has joined forces with autonomous driving software company Plus to accelerate the development of its automated freight program in Victoria, Australia. Self-driving trucks have the potential to revolutionize the freight sector by enabling faster and more sustainable movement of goods. The 2022 trial was particularly noteworthy, as it was the first instance of highly automated self-driving trucks being tested under real traffic conditions on public motorways in Australia. Scott Charlton, CEO of Transurban, expressed his belief that this partnership will open up long-term opportunities for automated freight. This collaboration between Transurban and Plus aims to advance the adoption of self-driving trucks in the Australian freight industry.