Driverless vehicles a big opportunity for people with a disability - Central Coast Community News

What might self-driving cars do for people with a disability in places like the Central Coast? Notwithstanding recent improvements, the Coast still has a relatively poor public transport network, something that hinders people who cannot drive themselves to work or social engagements. And so it was with much anticipation I travelled to the Newcastle foreshore to experience for myself the driverless shuttle imported from France. If the shuttle was to be trialled and accepted here on the Central Coast, I could see it being a huge advantage to people living with disabilities, mobility issues, the elderly and people who are unable to drive. In 2016 approximately 6.4 per cent of people on the Central Coast needed help in their day-to-day lives due to disability.