Last week German local public transit came to a stop while the union demanded better working conditions for transit operators. If the area also includes a frequent transit connection, this may become a great solution to extend transit services to suburban neighborhoods. Adoption would certainly increase if fares would be integrated with regular transit and the app would be integrated into regular transit apps provided by transit agencies or platforms like Google or Apple Maps. ConclusionWhile I believe autonomous shuttles and buses are on the horizon, it has taken longer than anticipated and nobody knows when they will become generally available. Once autonomous vehicles, become mainstream our transit network may change.

Source: Washington Post February 14, 2024 20:43 UTC