"His session, titled "Depot Autonomy: the first real deployment of autonomous buses", will illustrate how operators can introduce autonomy step by step - starting from bus depots before moving onto public roads. "Automation in public transport must begin where it is both achievable and valuable today - in the depot. By automating everyday processes such as parking, charging, and washing, operators can gain immediate operational benefits while building the expertise needed for future on-road autonomy", says Jan Gramatyka."
"The first generation of smartbuses - buses capable of autonomous operation in depot environments - marks a turning point for transport automation. Depots provide a controlled and repeatable environment where vehicles perform the same daily routines: parking, washing, charging, and repositioning. These processes can be automated safely and efficiently, delivering measurable improvements in daily operations. Bus depot automation helps address the shortage of drivers, improves safety, and contributes to better working conditions by reducing repetitive manoeuvres and allowing drivers to focus on passenger service."
Autonomous Systems joined the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) to contribute expertise on automated mobility and will participate at the UITP Academy training "Automated Mobility in Public Transport" in Oslo, 11–13 November 2025. A session titled "Depot Autonomy: the first real deployment of autonomous buses" will illustrate stepwise introduction of autonomy starting in depots before moving onto public roads. The first-generation smartbuses and SmartDepot solutions automate depot routines such as parking, washing, charging, and repositioning in a controlled environment. Depot automation delivers immediate operational benefits, addresses driver shortages, improves safety and working conditions, supports staff retention, and builds operator expertise for future on-road autonomy.
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