John Metcalfe — China Rolls Out the 'World's First Driverless Bus'

Still in testing stage but almost ready to roll out.

The manufacturer also says the bus has an efficient driving style—one “that can only be attained by years of experience of an attentive and careful driver”—that will reduce energy waste and thus make the ride environmentally friendly.…

This is another huge advantage of automation and robotics over human labor — standardization and optimization. Most people don't realize how important both of these factors are in the success of the modern industrial economy.

Now humanity is readying to take it to the next stage — and increase productivity, thereby making more leisure possible. Leisure is the material basis for freedom.

The Atlantic — City Lab
China Rolls Out the 'World's First Driverless Bus'
John Metcalfe

ht Tyler Cowen at Marginal Revolution