Driving Innovation – 38,000 jobs on the horizon as pilots of self-driving vehicles fast-tracked

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 09:39

Nearly 40,000 jobs could be created, roads could be safer, and billions could be added to the economy as self-driving vehicle pilots are set to start in England from spring 2026. Today (Tuesday 10 June), Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has confirmed that the Government will fast-track pilots to spring 2026, introducing self-driving commercial pilots on England's roads. Firms will be able to pilot small scale “taxi- and bus-like” services without a safety driver for...Request free trial