By James Salmon Transport Editor For The Daily Mail
Published: 00:29 BST, 5 April 2019 | Updated: 00:43 BST, 5 April 2019
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Fully self-driving cars will not be ready for Britain's roads until 2035 at the earliest, according to a report.
The Government has committed to introducing the vehicles by 2021.
A study has said automated taxis capable of operating in ring-fenced areas in towns and cities could be ready by the deadline.
But it said fully automated cars without steering wheels that are able to drive freely on any roads are unlikely to be released before 2035.
Fully automated cars without steering wheels such as the Cruise GV that are able to drive freely on any roads are unlikely to be released before 2035 in Britain
The study, commissioned by the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders, cited the difficulty equipping automated vehicles with the technology to 'tackle all possible unusual driving situations under all driving conditions and in all environments'.
Several crashes involving cars in self-driving mode – including a pedestrian killed by an automated
