Would you ride on a self-driving bus?
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27th April 2022
THE UK’S first full-sized self-driving bus has taken to the streets of Scotland.
Five buses from Stagecoach Scotland are completing their final road-tests before passengers can start using them in the summer.
Each bus, which can carry 36 passengers, has been fitted with special sensors that tell the vehicle which roads it should use.
Sam Greet, who works on the project, said: “This is a major step forward in our journey to fully launch the UK’s first full-sized autonomous bus service and will provide easy access to a brand-new bus route in the heart of Scotland.”
We think that means he’s excited about it! But some people are still worried about the safety of buses without drivers. What do you think?
29 Comments
mxm0 · 3 years ago
I think if you were sure it would be safe it's a great idea especially if it causes less carbon being released. But it still feels a bit risky...
ivansp2011 · 3 years ago
It would be risky at first, as underdeveloped buses might crash but in a few years time after it would be exciting to ride one.
sunnysmilz · 3 years ago
Probably, as long as they could ensure that the technology wouldn’t glitch or something.
launcher · 3 years ago
I would ride a self driving but not for a long journey as something could go wrong.
superdork · 3 years ago
Although self driving vehicles seem to be the future, I don’t know I’m ready to trust them yet! 😬
monkey61 · 3 years ago
You may not be able to trust them because there are no humans driving so if there is a problem with the technology then the bus might just go anywhere to random places.
emi1234567 · 3 years ago
I like the future more than olden times so sure
bluecat18 · 3 years ago
I just dont think that technology is advanced enough for autonomous vehicles.
jumpybunny · 3 years ago
Its definitely cool idea! I'm just not sure I would want to go on one though!
backbender · 3 years ago
I think yes, because it is a great idea. It would be really risky though!
max1234 · 3 years ago
In my opinion, I wouldn’t dare to go on. If my school was like 5 miles away and the bus had no driver, I would walk to school instead.
bunk123 · 3 years ago
I'm not sure it would be cool but I would be slightly worried as there would be no driver
candyapple · 3 years ago
I definitely would! It sounds like a great idea. Of course I would be a bit nervous, however, I'm all for it if I've been assured it is perfectly safe...
kawh3 · 3 years ago
Obviously, NO WAY! The self driving busses might not know where they’re going!
solarpolar · 3 years ago
I wouldn't for several reasons. It might be tested for safety but when you have a human driver they can respond to other peoples' actions, unexpected situations and conditions . Would it be able to wait for someone to cross the road or let another driver past first? It might be clever and safe, but it can't respond as a human driver would. Being a bus driver should be a respected and well paid job. Do we really need to make anyone else lose their jobs? Its amazing that we can do this stuff but do we need to? Anything could happen.The road could be icy or someone on the bus could suddenly be taken ill, if it was a human the bus driver could drive straight to the hospital but a self driving bus would just continue on its rounds. I think there are a lot of things to be considered before we can safely have a self driving bus.
tiger.star · 3 years ago
I would, but nowhere dangerous like cliffs
loldoll20 · 3 years ago
Umm I’m not sure bc driverless buses means no jobs for former bus drivers. And u know in first news it said people are starving bc they can’t afford food? Well less jobs means less people who can afford food! Technology experts are literally creating their own problems! 😠😱
heebee · 2 years ago
I don’t really know because something could go wrong. But if it is safe, it would be an excellent idea.
sweetfishy · 2 years ago
I don’t really think that this would be safe…
But if it is, it would be very exciting. 👍
deen · 2 years ago
Yes, as I would feel very safe, because if a person wasn’t looking when they were driving, it it would be very dangerous.
deen · 2 years ago
I would feel safer. So yes. I would feel safer because an ai would be driving. Also it would be easier for other bus drivers who have nightshifts.
deen · 2 years ago
Ignore my other post above this one.
ugoose86 · 2 years ago
I will be scared of it no buses will exsist
simbasimba · 2 years ago
I WOULD LOVE TO
dolphin26 · 2 years ago
I think I agree with ivansp2011.
uniquestar · 2 years ago
i wouldn't feel safe
allegrag · 2 years ago
I think it’s a great idea but I wouldn’t take the risk because what if it malfunctions?
bearbear88 · 2 years ago
No, I do not think that self driving buses are a good idea. This would be very dangerous as if there was an emergency or somebody injured themself, there would be nobody to come and help and the bus would not stop itself or go to the hospital but just continue driving, completely unaware of what could be happening. Also if something bad and unexpected happens, and the bus has not been programmed on what to do, there will be chaos.
adikinzaal · 2 years ago
FUN! But very, very unsafe. It might crash somewhere, and might pass traffic lights. Only the emergency services can do that. And does the bus know where to go without a bus driver? If you test it out, it would be good. It's still a but though...
If it crashes it could damage area, lead people to their death. And one of those people could be a child, like me. WE don't want to die at this age, do we? The answer is no. We still have a lot to learn. Also, we don't want to die because something caused it. Instead, we want to die happily, naturally. Nobody should ride on a self-driving bus. Never ever. Doesn't matter if it's fun. You may think that, but once you get on, you'll notice it's really dangerous. What if it can't stop? What if it goes to a different lane? These will lead to death. To badness. AN UNFORGETTABLE MEMORY! NO, NO NO NO ANDDDDDDDDD, NOOO!