The technology is (almost) ready, the regulatory frameworks not yet, the public not even. But the autonomous bus pilots are multiplying, and several manufacturers already announced autonomous bus fleets launch within a couple years from now. While short driverless shuttle buses operated in small private areas are not something new (we could mention, for instance, Navya and Easy Mile from the side of the industry), standard size autonomous buses are now approaching the launch moment.
Volvo, the autonomous bus (concept) is reality
A bus that can move electrically and independently, without driver on board, within the depot? It’s already here. Volvo Buses in November 2019 has held a live demonstration of a 7900 Electric city bus equipped for autonomous driving.
