Self-driving cars in Minneapolis? A small Minnesota town did it first

Last month, the ridesharing service Waymo began testing its autonomous vehicles in the Minneapolis market. For many, this raises important questions about driverless cars. But after seeing how a robot vacuum handles pet waste, I agree that we should address such fears honestly. In Grand Rapids, Minn., autonomous vehicles began operating three years ago. They’re part of a project called goMARTI, which stands for Minnesota’s Advanced Rural Transit Innovations. The title is apt; they’re years ahead of the Twin Cities, and they also demonstrate that the technology works.

https://www.startribune.com/waymo-testing-minneapolis-robo-taxis/601536834