"The approval applies to buses operated by Vy, a national state-owned transit company, as well as Kolumbus, the regional transit authority for the Southwest county of Rogaland."
"The approved buses are built by Karsan, a Turkish bus manufacturer, and their e-ATAK model is designed to provide a zero-emission electric bus with a 52 passenger capacity."
"In the scale of self-driving cars, level four refers to 'high driving automation,' a system which doesn't require human interaction in most cases."
"The buses are expected to pass the pilot period, which could make Norway the first country in Europe to officially deploy fully driverless buses on public roads."
Norway has approved fully autonomous buses for operation, eliminating the need for a human driver. These buses, operated by Vy and Kolumbus, have been tested since 2022 with a safety monitor. The e-ATAK model, built by Karsan, features level four autonomous driving capability and is designed for zero emissions. The pilot program will begin in May, focusing on a route between a hospital and a university. This initiative positions Norway as a potential leader in Europe for fully driverless public transport.
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