World’s First Autonomous Bus Service Starts in Scotland
- Date: 05/15/2023
On May 15, the world’s first self-driving bus service launched in Scotland. The 14-mile circuit will carry about 10,000 passengers…
A new organization aims to bring together public- and private-sector organizations around the development and deployment of small, autonomous shuttles.
Automated. Connected. Electric. Shared., otherwise known as ACES, was formed about three months ago, and is made up largely of transit agencies dedicated to exploring the use of AV shuttles to expand service options and flexibility.
"Our goal in founding ACES is to promote safe deployment, research and policy development while ensuring regulations support public transit," said Anthony Junco, public information officer for the Jacksonville Transit Authority (JTA) in Florida. The agency is a founding member of ACES Mobility Coalition.
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