driverless

American

[drahy-ver-lis] / ˈdraɪ vər lɪs /

adjective

1. not having a human driver in control.
  
  The horse became startled and the now driverless horse-drawn carriage ran into a car.
2. without a human operator.
  
  driverless machinery.
(of a vehicle) navigated and maneuvered by a computer without a need for human control or intervention under a range of driving situations and conditions.

a driverless car.

Etymology

Origin of driverless

First recorded in 1840–1850

Example Sentences

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Still, Waymo has the lead in terms of driverless cab rides, and that lead is growing.

From Barron's

The Southeast Asia-focused tech giant, which offers ridehailing, delivery, and financial services, has been pushing into emerging technology like driverless vehicles and drones, while continuing to expand its business.

From The Wall Street Journal

The union, which has 250,000 members across dozens of industries, called on the California Public Utilities Commission on Monday to indefinitely suspend the driverless car company’s license to operate.

From Los Angeles Times

The latest divestment would come at a time of heightened competition in China’s autonomous-driving industry, as driverless technology gains traction in passenger cars and delivery vehicles alike.

From The Wall Street Journal

Waymo, the US driverless car firm, said it hopes to be operating a robotaxi service in London as soon as September this year.

From BBC

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