Zurich Airport Tests Autonomous Shuttles for 2025 Automation
Zurich Airport AG is launching an innovative project to introduce autonomous shuttles at the airport. The pilot project, in collaboration with BestMile and WeRide, began testing remotely monitored self-driving shuttles in Memphis in March, aiming for automation level four by the first quarter of 2025.
The autonomous bus, capable of carrying up to nine passengers, will operate on a route from Gate 101 to the workshop at Gate 130, making several stops along the way without crossing taxiways. Initially, a driver will be on board for monitoring, but later stages will involve remotely monitored trips under strict control.
The project, supported by the Swiss Transit Lab (STL), aims to gather valuable experience with automated vehicles in the airport environment. It seeks to develop rules for their safe and efficient operation, supplementing the existing apron shuttle service for employees.
The pilot project, set to run for several months, marks a significant step towards automation at Zurich Airport. By 2025, employees can expect to see a self-driving apron bus in operation, with the potential for wider use in the future, pending the successful completion of this initial phase.
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