Driverless public transport: Russian cities are preparing for a transport revolution

Driverless public transport: Russian cities are preparing for a transport revolution

      According to a draft strategy being discussed in Samara, autonomous technologies are planned to be widely deployed in the passenger transport sector.

      In particular, the plan provides for the introduction of autonomous buses and shuttles on dedicated lanes in large residential areas, the launch of automated trams with an artificial intelligence-based control system to optimize passenger flows, and the use of autonomous trucks to deliver goods to industrial and commercial zones, reports the volga.news portal.

      The implementation of these ambitious plans will require substantial preparatory work. Specialists will need to develop an adapted regulatory and legal framework for autonomous vehicles, as well as carry out measures to expand fifth-generation (5G) communication networks and create detailed high-resolution digital maps to ensure precise navigation.

      This initiative reflects a nationwide trend toward the adoption of intelligent transport systems and aligns with the goals of the federal project for the development of autonomous technologies in the country.

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Driverless public transport: Russian cities are preparing for a transport revolution

The development of a concept for ground-based unmanned transport systems has been included in the socio-economic development strategy of one of the major Russian cities. The document, covering the period up to 2036, is currently undergoing public consultations.