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THE FUTURE TRANSPORT MODE - DRIVERLESS TAXI

J Sundberg

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What are the possibilities for introducing Personal Rapid Transit systemsin Sweden? The author defines the concept of driverless, rail bound taxi and considers the motives of the protagonists of this system. But why do we not have PRT already? The author points out some problems in traffic engineering and urban planning. He concludes that: (1) driverless taxis do not replace private transport with cars; (2) PRT cannot be public transport; (3) PRT will provide those without cars high standard urban transport; and (4) large investments must be made. For the covering abstract of the conference see IRRD 871502.

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What are the possibilities for introducing Personal Rapid Transit systemsin Sweden? The author defines the concept of driverless, rail bound taxi and considers the motives of the protagonists of this system. But why do we not have PRT already? The author points out some problems in traffic engineering and urban planning. He concludes that: (1) driverless taxis do not replace private transport with cars; (2) PRT cannot be public transport; (3) PRT will provide those without cars high standard urban transport; and (4) large investments must be made. For the covering abstract of the conference see IRRD 871502.

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What are the possibilities for introducing Personal Rapid Transit systemsin Sweden? The author defines the concept of driverless, rail bound taxi and considers the motives of the protagonists of this system. But why do we not have PRT already? The author points out some problems in traffic engineering and urban planning. He concludes that: (1) driverless taxis do not replace private transport with cars; (2) PRT cannot be public transport; (3) PRT will provide those without cars high standard urban transport; and (4) large investments must be made. For the covering abstract of the conference see IRRD 871502.

Key concepts: Taxis, Public transport, Private transport, Transport engineering, Mode (computer interface), Mode of transport, Business, Transportation planning

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