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Science/Tech See other Science/Tech Articles Title: Uh-oh Uber! Witnesses report accidents involving the self-driving taxis being tested in Pittsburgh Uber began its self-driving car pilot programme last month A witness reported one car going the wrong way down a one-way street Another person saw a car being pulled over having been in an accident The cars take passengers to their destination without the aid of a driver, although a driver is always present in case of an emergency Last month, Uber began a self-driving car pilot project, taking passengers around Pittsburgh in autonomous mode. But it appears that the programme may have got off to a bumpy start, with reports of multiple problems. Witnesses have revealed that the self-driving Uber cars have been involved in accidents and disobeyed traffic signs in the two weeks since the pilot launched. Scroll down for video Nathan Stachelek, an Uber driver, reported seeing a self-driving car turn down a one-way street before its operator had to take control and turn the car back around HOW DO THE TESTS WORK? Uber is now testing autonomous vehicles around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A hybrid Ford Fusion with the Uber logo is being used for mapping data of Steel City and testing its self-driving capabilities on public streets. The cars are equipped with a variety of sensor, radars and high-resolution cameras. While the car is roaming around Pittsburgh, a trained driver will be seated in the driver's seat to monitor the vehicles performance - but the car will be set in self-driving mode. Uber is currently testing a fleet of self-driving Ford Fusions in Pittsburgh for the first time. The cars are in self-driving mode, but have a driver in place who can step in if needs be. Mr Stachelek was unsure whether the error was due to the human driver or the car itself, but posted a video of the event on his Facebook page. According to Quartz, another Uber driver - who asked to only be referred to as Jason - also witnessed a self-driving Uber being pulled over, having been in an accident. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread
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