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Unprecedented change in road traffic: “Already by 2026”

Unprecedented change in road traffic: “Already by 2026”

In other words: the self-driving car is coming. “By 2026, autonomous vehicles could be allowed on the Flemish road network,” says Minister Peters. It has been working on a large-scale operation in recent months road map To allow autonomous vehicles and remote-controlled vehicles on the road. “the road map It is used to provide direction and set strategy over time.”

“For example, the roadmap states that the ambition is to have licenses ready to operate robotaxis and robotbuses by the end of July 2026. From now on, these vehicles can integrate with our traffic, of course if they are technically ready for this and meet all Applicable safety requirements.

Picking fruits

“The evolution towards autonomous transportation is happening now. It is important that we are prepared if this shift in our mobility continues. This way we can implement it in the best possible way and reap the economic benefits as well.”

“In the UK – which also aims to bring it into traffic by 2026 – an additional 38,000 jobs are expected to be created by 2035, in a sector that will be worth €48 billion by then. This gives an indication of how important it is to take a ride and not wait.”

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