Russian taxi test unmanned

Unmanned taxis will begin to be tested at Russia's Skolkovo research center from October 15.

This is the event that marks Russia's participation in the competition for unmanned cars , which is the current global trend.

The leader of the transport infrastructure project of the Skolkovo Kirill Zhanaydarov Fund said the experiment was carried out by Yandex taxi company. Taxi will take passengers from point A to point B without driver.

The unmanned taxi made by Yandex will start testing at Russia's Skolkovo research center from October 15.(Photo: 1fuzz.com).

According to him, the current research for unmanned vehicles is the most promising field. Large foreign companies are conducting research on this technology. Interest in unmanned automotive technology involves the need to reduce traffic accidents, and this can be done if minimizing human factors in car control. In fact, many traffic accidents occur due to human factors, such as the driver not making the steering wheel, controlling in a state of unconsciousness, speeding over and over .

Russia is focusing on developing the automotive industry, especially export prospects. At the 4th "Autoevolution 2018" International Forum held at Kaluga Crystal on October 11, delegates discussed the prospects, trends and key issues in the Russian automotive industry. especially the approach with the support of the state for export in this area. It is expected that in 2019, the state will fully support and orient specific products.

According to Export Support Manager of Russian Export Center Pavel Burlachenko, the state's support for the automobile export sector has doubled in the past two years. Currently, the average efficiency of subsidies for the automotive industry is 1 to 40, meaning that every 1 ruble supported by the state will export 40 rubles.