Technology companies are trying to find new ways to make your commute easier as traffic congestion increases around the world.
The Hidden Cause of Traffic Jams – and How to Fix Them
One answer to car-clogged streets could be the recently unveiled Skypods in the United Arab Emirates. The self-driving, high-speed pods are designed to fly high above the road while suspended from a metal track. Innovative solutions to traffic problems are increasingly necessary, experts say.
“Most major cities have reached a point where they can no longer solve traffic congestion with construction,” Sean Laffey, an engineer at Kittelson & Associates, a transportation engineering and planning firm, told Lifewire in an email interview.
“Congestion means drivers spend more time in their cars, which has the added disadvantage of increasing emissions. New forms of transport offer the opportunity to travel with the convenience of a car, but without using a car, reducing vehicle demand, congestion and emissions.”
