Heathrow are attempting to reduce congestion on the transport buses by introducing a new traffic system for the airport. The system features 21 electric shuttles which have no need for drivers as they are controlled using computers, the system is the only one in the world.
The 21 shuttles will run along a two and a half mile pathway between the business car park and Heathrow’s Terminal 5. Each shuttle carries 4 passengers, as well as their luggage, travelling at 25mph, the system is targeted to carry over 500,000 passengers every year.
