Volvo will test driverless cars in London next year

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LONDON — Volvo is starting a scheme that will see 100 families being driven around by driverless cars in London next year. 

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Described as "UK's most ambitious autonomous driving trial," the Drive Me scheme will kick off with a limited number of semi-automatic cars taking to the streets of the capital early next year.  

The plan will then be extended in 2018 to up to 100 vehicles. 

The Swedish company says the introduction of automatic driving cars will "revolutionise Britain's roads in four main areas — safety, congestion, pollution and time saving," as up to 90% of all road accidents are caused by driver error or distraction. Read more...

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