
Self-Driving Buses to Be Tested on Austrian Roads
ÖBB is testing fully automated electric buses that are expected to operate on Austrian roads soon, aiming to make public transport more affordable in areas with poor connectivity.
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ÖBB is testing fully automated electric buses that are expected to operate on Austrian roads soon, aiming to make public transport more affordable in areas with poor connectivity.
JR East, a major Japanese railway company, has unveiled a highly autonomous Level 4 self-driving bus. This development marks a significant step towards integrating advanced autonomous technology into public transportation systems.
A summary of main headlines in Sweden includes a self-driving bus collision, Ericsson's move from Kista, and the Ringhals reactor operating at half capacity.

Austrian Mobility Minister Peter Hanke announced plans to amend two laws to facilitate the introduction of autonomous vehicles, with self-driving buses expected to operate in selected regions by the end of 2027. Public skepticism regarding the technology remains prevalent.

Team Mirai, a political party founded by software engineers, won 11 seats in Japan’s legislature by promising chatbots, self-driving buses and high-tech jobs.

A self-driving bus operated by Arriva has commenced service on public roads near the Efteling amusement park, marking the second such operation in the Netherlands.

A self-driving bus launched in a Swedish city was involved in an accident on its inaugural journey when it was struck from behind by a tram. No injuries were reported in the incident.
A self-driving bus project in a Swedish municipality has been deemed a financial failure, resulting in a loss of nearly nine million kronor of taxpayer money.
Trelleborg municipality in Sweden spent millions on a self-driving bus project four years ago, but the initiative failed, and the bus is now being sold for use as a chicken coop.
The permit for a self-driving bus in Gothenburg has been revoked after it crashed with a tram in late May.

A self-driving bus in Gothenburg, Sweden, was involved in a collision with a tram on its very first day of carrying passengers. The incident occurred during its inaugural public trial, marking an unfortunate start for the autonomous vehicle.

After a decade of trials and anticipation, Norway is set to introduce its first self-driving bus for regular passenger transport, operating without a human driver.
A self-driving bus is making a comeback in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a newly assigned route.