"Aurora's self-driving system will be used to transport goods between Dallas and Houston, operating autonomously without a human safety driver on board, although a human observer will be present."
"The companies launched a pilot program in 2023 using autonomous trucks with a human safety operator, which expanded to two round-trips daily between Dallas and Houston."
"The commercial contract is a significant win for Aurora as it transitions from a developer of autonomous trucks to a commercial operator earning revenue on its driverless routes."
Aurora Innovation has secured a commercial agreement with McLane to operate driverless trucks for transporting goods between Dallas and Houston. These trucks will function autonomously without a human safety driver, although a human observer will be present in the cab. The partnership follows a successful pilot program and aims to expand to additional routes across the U.S. Sun Belt. The driverless technology will handle long-haul trips, with local deliveries managed by McLane drivers. This agreement marks a significant step for Aurora in transitioning to commercial operations.
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