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Radio Newcastle,4 mins

Driverless Bus Being Tested in Sunderland

Matt Bailey

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“Catching up with the future” is how transport bosses have described the launch of a driverless bus. Passengers have been using the self-driving shuttle as part of a month-long trial in Sunderland - costing a whopping £5 million pounds - but it seems not everybody is convinced. That’s something the people behind it are desperate to change. Our Wearside reporter, Jim Scott has been onboard to find out more!

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