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Oslo's transport authority Ruter and operator Holo are partnering with Volkswagen’s mobility service provider Moia to introduce autonomous electric shuttles of the ID. Buzz AD type, set for deployment from spring 2026.Key TakeawaysRuter and Holo will use self-driving ID. Buzz AD vehicles developed by Moia to offer on-demand transport services in Oslo starting next year.The project marks a strategic shift for Moia, moving from operating pooled taxis itself towards becoming a technology provider for autonomous mobility solutions.Since 2023, Ruter and Holo have been testing self-driving public transport vehicles in Groruddalen district as part of the EU-funded ULTIMO consortium project.Ruter aims to embed this new service within its sustainable mobility strategy by integrating it with existin...

The town of Basildon has welcomed the opening of Essex’s first fully electric bus depot, marking a significant milestone in the region's transition to cleaner public transportation. The £30.6 million project was completed by First Bus and funded partly through the UK Department for Transport’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA2) scheme.Key TakeawaysThe Basildon depot now houses 55 battery electric buses, equipped with high-capacity charging infrastructure to support overnight recharging.This project is part of First Bus's national decarbonisation programme and aims for a fully electric fleet by 2035.A £4.8 million grant from the ZEBRA2 scheme contributed to the overall investment, alongside a significant financial commitment from First Bus itself.The Cherrydown Way bus depot underwen...

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Moia Launches Autonomous Electric Shuttles in Oslo

Essex’s First Electric Bus Depot Opens in Basildon