Written questions

Driverless Vehicles: Safety

Lords · Question HL10182 · Tabled 3 Sep 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 15 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Baroness Crawley

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that upcoming autonomous vehicle trials prioritise public safety and inclusive design practices, including engagement with disabled people and other underrepresented groups, and whether

Answer

Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 15 Sep 2025

Government announced in June fast-tracking the Automated Passenger Services Permitting Scheme to Spring 2026. This enables organisations to move beyond existing trialling and demonstrate the capability of their technology as passenger services. Self-drivi...