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Moscow Launches First Autonomous Tram, Pioneering Russia's Public Transport Future

Moscow leads the way with its first autonomous tram. Other cities like Krasnodar are watching, waiting for testing, refinement, and legal frameworks to catch up.

Graffiti is on the train. These are cables. Background there are houses with windows.
Graffiti is on the train. These are cables. Background there are houses with windows.

Moscow Launches First Autonomous Tram, Pioneering Russia's Public Transport Future

Moscow has launched its first autonomous tram, marking a significant step in Russia's public transport evolution. This comes despite the absence of a regulatory framework for autonomous passenger transport in the country.

The tram, equipped with advanced sensors, localization systems, and computer vision, began operating on September 3. This initiative by Moscow's city transport authorities aims to enhance public transport efficiency.

While Moscow leads the way, other cities like Krasnodar are also exploring autonomous tram technology. However, testing and refining these systems, as well as establishing a legal framework, are prerequisites for their launch in Krasnodar.

The autonomous tram in Moscow signals a new era in Russian public transport. As technologies improve and regulations are established, other cities like Krasnodar may soon follow suit, potentially revolutionizing urban mobility nationwide.

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