The proposed transport ministry law that was presented to the Parliament’s Economic Affairs Committee would administer, supervise and develop the autonomous region in Israel, initially limited to taxis only.
see photosIntel Corp unit Mobileye among companies developing self-driving car technology
Israel on Tuesday unveiled a draft law allowing 400 self-driving electric-powered taxis to operate nationwide as early as next year. The proposed transport ministry law that was presented to the Parliament’s Economic Affairs Committee would administer, supervise and develop the autonomous region in Israel, initially limited to taxis only.
Avner Flor, a ministry official, said 640 Israeli start-ups were already operating in the autonomous segment, with goals of zero road accidents and low emissions and congestion.
“In the next decade, these vehicles will be used mainly for public transport and less for private vehicles,” he told lawmakers.
Flor said about 40 such self-driving vehicles, with cameras and sensors, were already on Israel’s roads, and the companies were going through examination and approval processes.
He expressed the hope that the self-driving shuttle will start operating early next year and that Israeli R&D should cooperate with taxi drivers in this area.
Self-driving shuttle to begin operations early next year
In addition to the hundreds of such vehicles in Moscow, a number of self-driving cars are currently being tested on Israeli roads by Russian tech giant Yandex.
Economics committee chairman Michelle Bitten said everything would be done to advance the law and ensure the safety of passengers and pedestrians.
Among the companies developing self-driving car technology is the Intel Corp unit Mobileye, which is based in Jerusalem.
Mobileye lawyer and consultant, Avi Licht, told the committee, according to a committee statement, that the company was looking to launch self-driving taxis in Tel Aviv as early as this year and that would encourage foreign investment in the region. Giving will help.
Technology that has helped Israel’s military steer tanks, guide and intercept missiles and secure its computer systems is being relegated toward developing driverless cars.
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