We need a driverless road to the future


A handout image from August 2016, issued by US start-up company nuTonomy, showing a nuTonomy self-driving vehicle in Singapore. In a world first, nuTonomy officially launched its driverless taxis in Singapore, allowing selected passengers to use a smartphone app to order a car. Photo: EPA

You know what’s cool about the Klang Valley’s new MRT system? It’s modern and comfortable to ride in. There is a station just 10 minutes’ walk away from my house. And the trains are autonomous so you can stand right at the front window and pretend you’re driving a RM50bil project.

The question I have is, “Is it worth it?”.

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