Manila, July 23 -- The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is partnering with US-based mobility company, COAST Autonomous, for the pilot testing of low speed autonomous vehicles within New Clark City at no cost to government.
The autonomous or "self-driving" vehicles will be used to provide transportation services for the athletes during 30th South East Asian Games slated from Nov. 30 to Dec. 11 this year.
According to BCDA, three electric Coast P-1 shuttles are expected to arrive the country in mid-October for the pilot testing. Each shuttle can accommodate up to 20 passengers and will transport athletes to and from the Athletes' Village, the Athletics Stadium and the Aquatics Center. Shuttle services will also be offered t...