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Old June 26th 11, 11:47 AM posted to uk.transport.london,uk.transport.air
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Default Heathrow PRT pods now in service at last?

I've not noticed anything posted here, but it looks like the
much-delayed Heathrow pods are finally in service (or are they
technically still on trial?). Anyone here tried them yet?

Here's a recent video I came across:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NCnvBS2SME. It looks like a rather slow
and bumpy ride, but still better than the previous bus, and the views
are good. You even get delays before journeys start, just like the Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ1cQVMm2rA

I notice they have right-hand running, despite being from a UK company.
This initial system isn't exactly ambitious, with very few stops (I
think two in the car park, and one at the terminal).