
More than 100 highly automated tractors are being tested in the country
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The Russian government is actively developing the implementation of unmanned transport systems on commercial routes.
MOSCOW, October 6 - RIA Novosti. The mileage of unmanned trucks on all routes in Russia has exceeded 18 million kilometers since 2024, said Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
“Unmanned trucks are taking to the roads. Their mileage on all routes has already exceeded 18 million kilometers since 2024,” the head of government said during a speech at the Digital Solutions forum.
He added that more than 100 highly automated tractors are being tested in Russia.

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