About Robotaxis: Transport of the Future
With robotaxis, drone delivery drivers and autonomous helicopters now a reality, tomorrow's world is today!
Explore the social and economic benefits of this technology and how to safely incorporate it into our existing transport systems, all while ensuring public trust in them with Head of Research at Warwick University and Director of PAVE UK, Siddartha Khastgir and Patricia Thornley, Chief Scientific Adviser for the Department for Transport. Chaired by Vivienne Parry.
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Getting Here
Parking
Imperial Gardens (GL50 1QA) is in the centre of Cheltenham, with numerous car parks nearby. The nearest car parks are Rodney Road (GL50 1HX), St Georges Road (GL50 3DT), Royal Well (GL50 3DS) and Regent Arcade (GL50 1HN). There is a regular bus service from Cheltenham Racecourse Park and Ride car park to the centre of Cheltenham.
Rail
Imperial Gardens is a 25-minute walk from Cheltenham Spa Railway Station. There is a taxi rank outside the station should wish you get a taxi.
Bus
Stagecoach bus services stop nearby on the Promenade. Imperial Gardens is 5 minute walk way. For further information on Cheltenham bus services, please visit the Stagecoach website.
There are bike racks located near Imperial Gardens should you wish to visit the festival on your bike. Please note that anyone wishing to secure their bike at one of the bike racks does so at their own risk.
More infoAccess
The Helix has step free access and guide dogs are welcome in the venue. There are accessible toilets located in the Cheltenham Town Hall which is located behind Imperial Gardens.
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