Careem is a transportation-booking service that operates across the Middle East and North America that has its eyes on the future.
The company recently announced a deal with US-based start-up Next Future Transportation that will introduce a series of modular self-driving pods to the public. Each autonomous pod is just under three meters in length, with space to transport up to 10 people at a time, much like a bus would, but in smaller segments.
As of now, a full-scale pod prototype is in development, but a working version has yet to be created. Before that happens, Next Future Transportation has expressed that the teams are ready to power their creation with the assistance of an investor.
Self-Driving Electric Pods
Careem and Next Future Transportation are Introducing Modular Units
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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