This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament
Petition Stop HS2 and invest in a future looking transport system
HS2 is investment in 19th century technology when we need to once again lead the world with a future looking transport system.
Focus the investment on autonomous vehicles, road trains, drones, self driving cars, even hyperloop.
HS2 is out of date before it is even built.
More details
Hyperloop already shown to be cheaper then high speed rail.
https://www.engadget.com/2016/07/06/hyperloop-one-proves-its-cheaper-than-high-speed-rail/
Cross Europe Driverless lorries already tested
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/apr/07/convoy-self-driving-trucks-completes-first-european-cross-border-trip
Road trains to be tested this year in the UK
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/autonomous-lorries-be-tested-uk-motorways-year
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