Japan’s Nissan Motor is now testing self-driving cars on public roads

Japan’s Nissan Motor is now testing self-driving cars on public roads near Tokyo with passengers on board. The firm aims to launch its autonomous public transportation service amid a growing scarcity of professional drivers.  

About 300 people are taking part. They can hail a ride with an app by specifying a pickup point and a destination from designated locations. Artificial intelligence controls the vehicles based on information about the roads and traffic captured by sensors. System operators in a control room monitor the location and the inside of the vehicles.