Driverless robotic buses could be part of 'tech nation'

Driverless robotic buses and GPS systems allowing people to find parking spaces are among the ideas proposed for the UK's digital strategy for the next five years.

Digital economy minister Ed Vaizey said the Government wants technology to "transform day-to-day life" in the UK, with the country built as a "Tech Nation".

Writing in The Times, he said: "It might mean that the best educators from around the world are made accessible to all – with virtual reality sets bringing Nobel laureates into the classroom.

"That we can build better houses, faster. That more power is given to the patient, and the care we provide four our elderly and sick is improved and made more affordable.

"That we use driverless robotic buses in rural communities or help people to find parking places using GPS technology."

Mr Vaizey said the digital strategy would be set out early in 2016.