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Mayor calls self-driving car testing an opportunity

Stratford is going to be at the centre of testing self-driving cars.

Yesterday the Ontario government named the city a Demonstration Zone for Autonomous Vehicles. The province is partnering with Ontario Centers of Excellence to invest $80 million in an Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network.

Mayor Dan Mathieson says it’s a great opportunity for the city:

Mayor Mathieson says traditional drivers don’t need to be concerned about safety issues:

The A.V. Innovation Network is a five year project. Mayor Mathieson says the project will take a little while to roll out as the details are examined.

Patrick Grapes
Patrick Grapes
I'm the news anchor for 1240 CJCS and 107.7 2DayFM here in Stratford. If you have any news tips drop me an email at [email protected] or give me a call at 519-271-2216.

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