An autonomous train-bus hybrid, known as Autonomous Rapid Transit (A.R.T.), offers a promising solution to improve city transit.
Traditional mass rapid transit systems are expensive and complex to build, limiting their availability to large cities in the U.S.
Buses, a common alternative, suffer from ride quality issues and have seen decreased ridership.
A.R.T. combines the benefits of a train and bus, providing a smoother, cost-effective, and flexible transit option.
A.R.T. uses rubber wheels on virtual tracks painted on roads, offering easier route changes and lower costs compared to traditional trams.
To succeed, A.R.T. requires dedicated lanes and priority over cars, which could be a challenge in some urban areas.
New York City, among other cities, could benefit from adopting A.R.T. to improve connectivity and reduce transit costs.
A.R.T. is a train-bus hybrid that aims to revolutionize city transit with its efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Traditional transit systems like subways and buses face limitations, such as high costs and ride quality issues.