As reported by Ukrinform, reported LRT.

One of these cars has been deemed safe since it has been operating since last autumn in the Balsia district of Vilnius, where its ability to drive safely on the road was tested. According to the Lithuanian Ministry of Transport and Communications, cars meet all safety standards.

Agne Vaičiukavičiute, Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, says that this use of autonomous technologies is an indication of Lithuania’s leadership in Europe. He also hopes that the launch of unmanned transport on the streets of Vilnius will lay the foundation for further development and innovation.

“I am very glad that unmanned technologies are already being used in practice in Lithuania. Perhaps not everyone knows that Lithuania has created the necessary conditions for unmanned transport at the legislative level since 2018. Of course, we are getting closer to real examples on Lithuanian roads, as technology develops very quickly, Vaičiukävičiute told reporters. “

“I hope this leadership and the first initiative towards autonomous vehicles on the streets of Vilnius is just the beginning and in a few years we will see many innovations that we can be proud of.”

Mart Mathiesen, project manager for sales of the Estonian company Clevon, which develops the cars, explained that the cars can go up to 50 km/h on city streets, but their speed will be reduced to ensure maximum safety. Temporarily reduced to 25 km/h in Vilnius.

As reported by Ukrinform, the first special event in the country opened in Ottawa, Canada. a field for testing robots and drones.

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