Greece: Driverless buses get major test in Greek town, aim to revolutionize transport (Video)

A driverless bus built in France is being tested in trafficin Greece for the first time.

The buses, which only seat ten people and can reach maximum speeds of 12mph, are guided by GPS and supplementary sensors, including lasers and cameras, that send live data to a control centre.

Project leaders have said each vehicle will be monitored by a driver in the control centre who can override the system in the event of a problem.

The vehicles are being trialled in the town until February and are currently running without passengers.

Local resident Michalis Pantelis said he was proud that his city had been selected for the trial.

He said: “I think it’s wonderful. Think how many people will come to Trikala to see this. It’s new and innovative.

“It reminds me of the toy cars my grandchildren play with.”

The Greek government amended its road laws to allow for the testing.

Officials in Trikala also had to build a dedicated bus lane that deprived residents of downtown parking spaces.

Agencies/Canadajournal