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What Are Trackless Trams And How Do They Work?

The trackless trams are called Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) and are now operating in 3 Chinese cities. These are guided by the same technology as self-driving cars and are ten times cheaper to build than conventional light rail. Watch to know how the trackless trams could be a catalyst for regenerating city suburbs.

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