May Mobility Launches Arizona’s First On-Demand AV Service

May Mobility and Via have launched Arizona's first on-demand public transit service using autonomous vehicles (AVs).

Beep and CCTA to Deploy Autonomous Shuttles in Northern California

First Self-Driving Electric Ferry to Launch in Stockholm

Torghatten AS Stockholm is launching the world's first self-driving commercial passenger ferry in Sweden in June 2023.

Belgium: Autonomous Shuttles Commence Fully Driverless Service in Terhills

EasyMile's autonomous shuttles operating at the Terhills tourist site in Belgium have commenced fully driverless service.

BMDV Funds Deployment of Autonomous Vehicles in Munich

BMDV has announced funding for the MINGA research project, which is focused on advancing the use of autonomous vehicles in Munich. 

Moovit and May Mobility to Integrate Shared AVs with Public Transport

Moovit has partnered with May Mobility to accelerate the use of shared autonomous vehicles (AVs) in urban transport networks.

Ford BlueCruise Hands-Free Driving Technology Approved for British Motorways

Ford has received DfT approval to launch its “hands-off, eyes-on” advanced driver assistance system, BlueCruise on motorways in Britain.

UK: Asda and Wayve Launch Self-Driving Delivery Trial

Asda customers in West London can now have their shopping delivered using Wayve's self-driving vehicles as part of a year-long pilot. 

Dubai's RTA and Cruise Begin Testing Autonomous Vehicles

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has initiated a period of data collection and testing of Cruise's autonomous vehicles.

3D-Printed Autonomous Electric Ferry to Operate on the Seine for Paris 2024 Olympics

Holland Shipyards Group, Sequana Développement and Roboat's 3D-printed, autonomous electric ferry will operate on the Seine in Paris.

Waymo to Trial Autonomous Operations in Austin, Texas

Waymo has announced plans to test its fifth-generation autonomous driver on the Jaguar I-PACE platform in Austin Texas.

Auve Tech Ships Estonian-Made Autonomous Shuttle to Japan

Estonian technology company, Auve Tech has shipped the first MiCa autonomous shuttle to SoftBank's subsidiary, BOLDLY in Japan.

Baidu to Operate Fully Driverless Ride-Hailing Services in Beijing

Baidu has been granted the first permits to provide fully driverless ride-hailing services in China's capital, Beijing.

Beep to Conduct Autonomous Vehicle Testing in North Carolina

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has partnered with Beep to deploy shared autonomous vehicles throughout the state.

May Mobility and Via Partner to Deploy Thousands of On-Demand AVs

May Mobility and Via have announced a partnership to expand the public deployment of on-demand autonomous vehicles (AVs).

Motional Starts Nighttime Autonomous Robotaxi Services in Las Vegas

Motional has announced that ride-hailing passengers in Las Vegas can now order an autonomous IONIQ 5 robotaxi at night.

Deutsche Bahn to Deploy Autonomous On-Demand Vehicles in Germany

Deutsche Bahn's first project to operate autonomous on-demand vehicles in normal traffic will launch in the Rhine-Main region of Germany. 

Wales: Aberystwyth University to Open Testbed for Autonomous Off-Road Vehicles

Aberystwyth University is constructing a large-scale robotic testbed for off-road autonomous vehicles and last-mile delivery services.

Zoox Autonomous Shuttle Starts Operating in California

Zoox, has carried its first passengers in a purpose-built autonomous robotaxi on public roads in California.

UK: £81 Million to Advance Self-Driving Transport Technology

81 million GBP in joint government and industry funding has been awarded to 7 projects that aim to develop self-driving transport technology…

Pyka Unveils Autonomous Electric Pelican Cargo Aircraft

Pyka has unveiled its electric Pelican Cargo aircraft, which is the first autonomous vehicle of its class.

US: ZF and Beep Partner to Deploy Autonomous Shuttles

At CES 2023, ZF unveiled its latest autonomous shuttle and announced a new partnership with Beep to deliver thousand of units to the US.

Germany: Up to 10,000 Autonomous Vehicles to Operate in Hamburg

Germany's BMDV aims to establish Hamburg as a 'Metropolitan Mobility Model Region,' with up to 10,000 autonomous vehicles by 2030.

France: Fully Autonomous Shuttles Deployed in Yvelines

In a European first, the autonomous shuttles deployed as part of the Navetty project are operating in Yvelines without an operator onboard