Ultra: The Future of Transportation - Driverless Taxis Revolutionize Global Transport

The video discusses Advanced Transport Systems' new invention, which promises to revolutionize global transport. The system is being tested in Cardiff and is more cost-effective than light rail systems. It offers cheaper and faster alternatives to taxis and buses, using minimal energy. Users will pay with a smart card and select destinations via an ideogram. The first system is expected to launch in Cardiff in 2004.

What is the primary goal of Advanced Transport Systems?

• To enhance air travel efficiency

• To create a new type of personal vehicle

• To revolutionize the global transport network

• To improve public transportation in rural areas

In which city is the Ultra system being tested?

• Belfast

• Edinburgh

• Cardiff

• London

How does the cost of installing Ultra compare to light rail systems?

• It is around one-third of the cost

• It is about the same

• It is slightly more expensive

• It is twice as expensive

What is a key feature of the Ultra system's energy consumption?

• It uses more energy than buses

• It consumes a fraction of the energy used by cars, buses, and trains

• It requires solar panels to operate

• It is powered by wind energy

How will users interact with the Ultra system to choose their destination?

• By pressing an ideogram

• By entering a code on a keypad

• By using a smartphone app

• By speaking to a driver