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Ditch the traffic jam. This may be your future commute

Here's what could replace cars and trains

How jet packs, driverless buses and app-activated scooters could change how we get to work.

Getting to work used to be a simple, efficient process. To get from home to office, you'd either drive yourself or hop on public transport.

These days advances in robotics, automation and artificial intelligence are revolutionising the way we travel - even our commute. As part of the Future of Work series, Rico Hizon in Singapore looks at alternative transport that’s in the pipeline, from human-carrying drones to electric scooters.

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