Langen: Hessen Tests Autonomous Shuttles with Passengers

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For the first time, self-driving shuttles with passengers are on the road in Germany. The pilot project shows how artificial intelligence could make public transport more flexible.

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Pilot project in urban transport in Langen and Egelsbach: Starting Wednesday, first passengers will be allowed to test self-driving cars - still with safety drivers on board.

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Hands off the wheel: In the United States they are already firmly part of the road picture: cars that are travelling without drivers. So: autonomous – controlled only by sensors and with computer technology. Since today, such an autonomous driving car can also meet you in South Hesse. And: You can even get in and ride along. Whoever calls to KIRA in Langen south of Frankfurt should not be surprised if no young lady comes, but simply a car: KIRA …

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The KIRA project (AI-based regular operation of autonomous on-demand transport) is the first German project to begin piloting passenger services at Level 4 automation. The autonomous shuttles are initially operating in Langen (not to be confused with Langen in Geestland) and Egelsbach in the Offenbach district...Read more: Autonomous driving in public transport: KIRA project begins piloting passenger services. You can support us with every purch…

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Driving from A to B in a car – and having the vehicle steer itself? This is now being tested on public transport in southern Hesse. It's a first in Germany.