Calls to revive Jersey driverless car plans
Calls have been made to revive Jersey's plans for regulating driverless cars after the government abandoned draft laws. Advocates argue that implementing policies for trials could provide valuable data for decision-making. Concerns remain regarding safety and the impact on existing transportation models, particularly from the taxi community.
- ▪The government previously spent between £35,000 and £40,000 on drafting laws for driverless cars.
- ▪Nick Perchard-Rees, CEO of EVie, emphasized the need for policies to allow trials and data collection.
- ▪Environmental groups advocate for infrastructure changes to support a shift away from car ownership.
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Calls to revive Jersey driverless car plans29 April 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleCharlie Le NouryJerseyBBCNick Perchard-Rees says the government should look at laws for driverless cars so more data can be collectedJersey should not give up on plans to regulate driverless cars after the government abandoned draft laws, a company and environmentalists say.Between £35,000 and £40,000 was spent on drafting such laws, according to a recent report.Nick Perchard-Rees, CEO of electric car hire company EVie, said: "We're not asking for something huge to be done here. We're asking for the policy to be put in place that allows trials to be run.
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