self-driving cars 'won't get road rage or be distracted by kids in the backseat'

Freezing regulated rail fares will also ‘make a big difference’ to the lives of

commuters and families going on a day out,Ms Alexander said.

‘The fact no government has done this in 30 years is a signal of how seriously this government takes making public transport affordable for people as we bring train operating companies back into public ownership,nationalise the railways and stop the leakage of money to the private sector.

Heidi Alexander said she tried a driverless car in north London already eight years ago and it was a ‘smooth experience’ (Picture: Justin Griffiths-Williams)

‘It means we can get better value for money for people,’ she said.

Ms Alexander also expects to finalise plans that will see both Heathrow and Gatwick airports expanded by 2029.