Shuttle coverage on Self Drive News follows driverless transit: autonomous shuttles and buses in public service, campus, airport and business-park routes, the transit agencies and operators running them, and the vehicle makers and autonomy developers supplying them, including May Mobility, Beep, Holon, Karsan and EasyMile. Stories cover new routes, safety-driver removal, funding and the regulations that govern passenger service.
CharterUP and HOLON partner to deploy Level 4 autonomous shuttles across campuses, airports, and transit networks, combining HOLON's shuttle platform with CharterUP's AI-enabled mobility infrastructure.
Glydways broke ground on its first public autonomous transit system in South Metro Atlanta, a 0.5-mile guideway pilot scheduled to open in December 2026.
BENTELER acquires ioki from Deutsche Bahn, forming Europe’s first full-service autonomous mobility provider. The deal integrates HOLON vehicles and ioki software to simplify global fleet deployment for transit operators.
Imagry and Toyota Tsusho partner to pilot L4 autonomous buses in Japan. The initiative addresses driver shortages using integrated electric platforms on public roads to validate commercial viability.
HOLON leverages PTC’s Windchill+ SaaS PLM to accelerate the development of its Level-4 autonomous electric mover, replacing manual workflows to meet automotive standards and five-year production goals.
Ruter and Holo plan to deploy MOIA’s ID. Buzz AD vehicles in Oslo by spring 2026. The fleet features Mobileye Drive™ technology and second-generation EyeQ™ 6H processors for Level 4 autonomy.
Mercedes-Benz partners with Momenta and Lumo to launch an SAE Level 4 robotaxi pilot in Abu Dhabi. The project utilizes S-Class vehicles to test autonomous operations in urban environments.
Beep receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for its scalable AutonomOS™ platform, signaling a major industry shift from autonomous pilots to core transit infrastructure deployments.
Nissan and Kobe City will launch an autonomous mobility pilot in January 2026 using Nissan LEAF vehicles. The initiative aims to support tourism in Nada Gogo, targeting commercial operations by 2030.
TIER IV and HORIBA MIRA collaborate to deploy autonomous driving platforms across the UK and Europe, combining open-source software expertise with advanced validation and testing infrastructure.
The FTA has awarded $6.6 million to the Cumberland CID to launch the first AV project funded by the Low-No program. Partnering with Beep, Inc., the network launches in 2027.
TIER IV launches autonomous shuttle connecting Tokyo government buildings in Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry project establishing procurement standards for public sector autonomous vehicles.
Zoox opens its San Francisco robotaxi service to waitlisted public riders through the free Explorers program, operating purpose-built autonomous vehicles in SoMa, Mission, and Design District.
Boca Raton’s MiCa shuttle, supervised by Guident’s RMCC platform, begins service November 21, 2025, demonstrating remote-monitored autonomy in a public urban setting.
WeRide received Abu Dhabi's first fully driverless robotaxi permit, eliminating safety driver requirements and enabling unit economics breakeven for commercial operations launching on Uber and TXAI platforms.
WeRide and Grab received Singapore regulatory approval for autonomous vehicle testing in Punggol district, deploying eleven vehicles across two shuttle routes with early 2026 public service launch targeting residential connectivity.
Perrone Robotics achieves one-year milestone for Detroit's CONNECT autonomous transit service, the longest-running public autonomous electric shuttle deployment in the United States using Ford E-Transit vans.
Imagry and Carguru deploy Level 4 autonomous electric roboshuttles in Latvia, creating the Baltic region's first commercial autonomous ride-hailing service with government support and 2027 expansion plans.
Abu Dhabi Investment Office partners with Glydways to explore Automated Transit Network deployment, establishing regional manufacturing hub and advancing smart mobility infrastructure through autonomous electric vehicle technology.
The Harlander self-driving shuttle pilot in Belfast has concluded. It achieved 92% passenger satisfaction and provided key data for future AV strategies and UK government regulation.