The barrier-free bus is five meters long. It should be independent of fixed timetables and lines, passengers can call it according to the manufacturer via app.
A driverless, fully electric minibus for up to 15 passengers is expected to complement the public transport service in Hamburg by the end of 2024. At the presentation of the first “Holon Movers” on Thursday, Transport Senator Anjes Tjarks (Greens) said that with autonomously driving shuttles “we want to be able to offer the Hamburg cycle throughout the city by 2030: during the day everyone should be able to find a public one within five minutes Receive transport offer.”
According to the Paderborn-based manufacturer Holon, the barrier-free bus offers an automated ramp, a secured wheelchair space and auditory and visual support for the passengers. The five meter long vehicle has a range of around 290 kilometers. It should be independent of fixed timetables and lines, passengers can call the bus via an app.
Hamburg has been experimenting with autonomous shuttle vehicles for some time. Between 2019 and 2021, Hochbahn had already tested how an automated minibus could work in city traffic with the “Heat” project in Hafencity. In addition, the on-demand shuttles “hvv hop” already operating in Harburg are to be supplemented with 20 autonomous cars by the end of 2025.
Source: Stern
