CANYON VILLAGE â Even in the twilight years of life, Walt McMahon isnât one to eschew a technological innovation when he sees one.
So when the University of Illinois emeritus economics professor happened upon an all-electric, driverless mini-bus during his first-ever trip into Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday, he was immediately intrigued.
âThis thing is the future,â McMahon said. âIâm 93, so if these things are going up to the top of a hill or a long way, that would be perfect.â
McMahonâs travel mate, Eileen Borgia, thought an automated shuttle system like the one launching in Canyon Village this week would be a worthwhile investment elsewhere. The couple was on a western roadtrip, and while passing by the Tetons came across the weekend edition of the Jackson Hole Daily, which printed a cover story about the regionâs unprecedented early-summer visitation.
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