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Self-driving Korean bus in Seoul

In South Korea, a driverless night bus operates in Seoul, a rare instance of autonomous public transport in city centers.

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Some safety precautions are in place, such as wearing seat belts and a driver sitting behind the wheel as a backup. Despite the challenges, South Korea invests heavily in advancing autonomous vehicle technology. However, it's acknowledged that perfecting autonomous vehicles, especially in unpredictable urban environments, remains a significant challenge. While the driverless bus in Seoul serves as a promising solution to transportation issues, it's still considered a work in progress.

Vocabulary:

• Commuters (noun): People who regularly travel from their homes to work or school, usually using public transportation like buses or trains.

• Is it all it's cracked up to be? : This phrase is asking if something is as good or impressive as people say it is. It's like questioning if something lives up to its reputation or hype.

• Cruising the streets: This means driving or moving around the streets in a relaxed manner.

• Steering wheel (noun): The round wheel in a vehicle that the driver turns to control the direction the vehicle is going. It's used to steer or guide the vehicle.

• Smooth (adj): When something is smooth, it means it's happening or operating in a way that is even, steady, and without any sudden movements or disruptions.

• To ease (verb): To make something less difficult, heavy, or burdensome. It's like making a task or situation more manageable or lighter.

• Burden (noun): A burden is something that is difficult to bear or causes worry or trouble. It could be a heavy load, a responsibility, or a problem that weighs on someone.

• Sheer (adj): Used to emphasize the magnitude or extent of something. It's like saying something is pure or absolute, without any additional or mixed elements. For example, ''sheer determination'' means an absolute or total determination.

Source: BBC News YouTube channel.

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