A self-driving vehicle that is like a train, but which doesn't run on tracks, has made its first journey in Chinese city Zhuzhou.
The new form of public transport has been developed by Chinese transport manufacturer CRRC.
Identified as a cross between a bus, train, and tram, the so-called rail bus follows markings painted on the road, instead of conventional rail tracks.

The system is also significantly cheaper to install than a subway system ? which in China typically costs between £45 and £80 million. CRRC estimates the construction and implementation of a rail-bus network at about 20 per cent of this. Zhuzhou's rail-bus network is set to become operational in early 2018. Each vehicle will be able to accommodate up to 300 passengers at a time.
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