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Re:Regulation, not technology is holding back driverless cars by stanmancan on Sunday May 29, 2011 @04:41PM (#2597542)
The Skytrain system in Vancouver is all automated. I don't recall if it's had any accidents, but I've never heard of any.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SkyTrain_(Vancouver)

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Re:Regulation, not technology is holding back driverless cars by counti8 on Sunday May 29, 2011 @05:19PM (#2597626)
The system has an automated track safety system. It can get a little annoying at times as a rider — I've heard blowing leaves on the tracks can trigger the system, which is significant given the large majority of stations are elevated and can be exposed to the elements. This article from a few years back has described some of the more unfortunate cases: http://thetyee.ca/News/2008/11/18/SkyTrain/
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