On November 20, 2025, at 10:45 AM, a significant global event occurred: the launch of the first fully autonomous public transportation system in a major city. This system utilized advanced AI and electric vehicles, designed to improve urban mobility and reduce traffic congestion. Looking back, one month prior, on October 20, 2025, a major international conference on sustainable transportation was held, where leaders and experts discussed innovations in the field. This led to the decision to implement the autonomous system. One year before, on November 20, 2024, several cities around the world began pilot programs for autonomous vehicles, showcasing their potential benefits for urban environments. Five years prior, on November 20, 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic influenced transportation policies globally, prompting a reevaluation of public transport systems and leading to increased investments in technology. Looking further back, on November 20, 2015, discussions about smart cities and the integration of technology in urban planning began to gain traction, setting the stage for future innovations. Fast forward to one hundred years ago, on November 20, 1925, the automotive industry was thriving, and the concept of public transportation was evolving, with buses and streetcars becoming more common in cities. One thousand years ago, in 1025, the world was vastly different, with transportation primarily relying on horses and boats, and urban infrastructure was limited compared to today’s standards. This was a time of significant cultural and technological developments, but the notion of public transportation as we know it was still centuries away. Thus, the event on November 20, 2025, at 10:45 AM, marked a culmination of decades of technological evolution and urban planning efforts, representing a leap into the future of transportation.
