News for hackers. Stuff that matters.
Re:Driverless, Electric Shuttles Now Operating in Lyon, France by nraynaud on Saturday October 01, 2016 @01:16AM (#12616604)
Well, there is another tram alternative: the bus on a separate lane, like in Nantes.
Re:Driverless, Electric Shuttles Now Operating in Lyon, France by ekianjo on Saturday October 01, 2016 @02:39AM (#12616786)
Paris also has specific bus lanes now everywhere.
Re:Driverless, Electric Shuttles Now Operating in Lyon, France by seszett on Saturday October 01, 2016 @04:14AM (#12617006)
Nantes' Busway isn't just separate bus lanes though, they get the same level of priority as a tramway, they run straight through roundabouts and other intersections, with lights turning blinking red for cars when the bus approaches. They also stop at every stop unlike regular buses (and they mostly use elevated platforms so there isn't a step to get in or out, IIRC).
Re:Driverless, Electric Shuttles Now Operating in Lyon, France by njs12345 on Saturday October 01, 2016 @10:15AM (#12617930)
An example of BRT - there are quite a few of them now: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bus_rapid_transit