ULTra PRT autonomous vehicles now operating at Heathrow Airport
PRT is a concept aiming at increasing the effectiveness of public transportation systems by phasing out traditional buses or streetcars
Article Summary
Commissioned by BAA (Heathrow Airport's operator), the ULTra PRT transportation system, which utilizes autonomous electric podcars, has been launched at Heathrow Airport. The point-to-point vehicles connect Heathrow's Terminal 5 with two business parking lots, carrying approximately 800 passengers each weekday.
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