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Is there a driverless shuttle in Queenstown?

Queenstown made a bit of Kiwi history this week when, for the first time in the country, an autonomous shuttle bus started cranking on an ''open public road'' — Lower Beach Street, which is still closed to traffic.



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The all-electric vehicle, which doesn't have a driver's seat or steering wheel, is staffed with an attendant who can drive the bus with a handheld controller if necessary.

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A good way to prepare for this is to wear two or three thin layers of clothing, rather than one heavy layer. Fabrics such as merino wool are good insulators and great for layering and it's important to pack wet weather gear if you are heading into the outdoors.

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Every 5-21 year old living in Scotland for more than 6 months of the year can travel for free by bus if they have a valid National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC). If you are 5-15 years old, your parent or guardian must apply for you.

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