Coventry-based firm will be running a driverless service to the Wales Open

Coventry-based firm will be running a driverless service to the Wales Open

A Coventry firm is due to score a world first when its driverless service transports some of golf’s top names at the Wales Open. The aces and their caddies taking part in the European Tour are set to become some of the first professional sportspeople to be transported to a live event in an autonomous vehicle today (August 20).

Aurrigo Tees up Autonomous World First at the Wales Open

Aurrigo Driverless Shuttle In Action
  • Autonomous shuttle to be used at a live sporting event for the first time ever
  • Aurrigo shuttle has been designed to be Covid-19 secure
  • Offers potential blueprint for first and last mile travel solutions going forward

Some of the world’s best golfers will be part of a global first demonstration when the European Tour rolls into the Celtic Manor Resort for the ISPS Handa Wales Open today. Golfers and their caddies will be among the first professional sportspeople ever to be transported in an autonomous shuttle.

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