We tried London's first driverless bus
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- London's first driverless bus was tested on public roads, showing smooth but cautious autonomous driving.
- The bus is proposed as a solution to Hammersmith Bridge's closure due to weight limits, as it is lighter than traditional buses.
- The project faces opposition from Transport for London and unions, but community advocates continue to push for its implementation.
- A hacker's motivation is highlighted as social rather than financial, with ransom money seen as trophies.
- A property developer is in a dispute over installing a piece of the Berlin Wall in his garden, deemed an artwork.
- A historic Edinburgh building linked to tax-evading gift shops was damaged in a fire.
- Picturehouse Central's rooftop bar restrictions have been lifted after a legal dispute with the landlord.
- London's Norwegian connections include historical sites and cultural elements, like the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square.