Officials in Washington, D.C., are moving forward with a plan that could allow computers to fully control subway trains without a human operator on board, according to VINnews, which cited an AP report.
The development is part of a broader conversation across the United States about automation in mass transit, as two major cities consider removing human operators from their rail systems. Travelers planning trips to affected cities may wish to follow updates on how these changes could affect service and schedules.
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