A drop in the ocean: Driverless pods

You must have heard about different kinds of automatic vehicles, but have you ever tried any?

Automatic pods have just been launched in London. For further details watch this video.

And here are some questions to help you understand the story:

1. What are the main features of the new pods?
2. This system is a hybrid of public and private transport. Explain why.
3. Why have been buses replaced by the pods?
4. What PRT stands for?
5. Why weren't PRT systems installed in the past? (What was in focus instead of what?)
6. Some decades ago, leaving gaps between trains was regarded inefficient. What solution was worked out in Paris? What happened to it?

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