Newcastle's driverless vehicle trial postponed, could be shortened due to delays

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Updated May 25 2020 - 12:20pm, first published 12:00pm
ALL ABOARD: Newcastle lord mayor Nuatali Nelmes, Keolis Downer new mobilities manager Sue Wiblin and Keolis Downer Hunter general manager Mark Dunlop at the vehicle's unveil in Hamilton last July. Picture: Marina Neil
ALL ABOARD: Newcastle lord mayor Nuatali Nelmes, Keolis Downer new mobilities manager Sue Wiblin and Keolis Downer Hunter general manager Mark Dunlop at the vehicle's unveil in Hamilton last July. Picture: Marina Neil

City of Newcastle's autonomous vehicle trial has been postponed but the council remains hopeful it can get the 11-seat bus out on the road in "coming months".

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Max McKinney

Journalist at Newcastle Herald

Max McKinney is a sports reporter with the Newcastle Herald. He previously worked in news, covering mainly local government and transport. Max mostly reports on the Newcastle Knights, but also covers a mix of local sport.

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