neup for Mexico at EXPO FORO 2026, presenting its complete road-passenger portfolio in the country for the first time. The lineup includes the C9, C11 and C12 Euro VI diesel coaches, alongside the next-generation C11E pure-electric coach, targeting premium tourism, intercity transport, and high-end shuttle services. Yutong stated that the offering is tailored to Mexico’s regulatory framework, operating conditions, and sustainability requirement...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/14

Covestro showcases sustainable innovation in fully autonomous SUE E-Shuttle On February 16, Covestro, Germany, announced that UE | STUDIOS introduced the “Self-driving Urban E-Shuttle” (SUE), a fully autonomous electric minibus designed for future public transport.  The vehicle uses advanced materials from Covestro i.e., Makrolon AG polycarbonate is used for the 381 cm panoramic windows and is made partly from recycled raw materials. For the...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

VW Commercial Vehicles unveils three new VW Bus shuttle variants in Germany On February 23, VW Commercial Vehicles expanded its VW Bus lineup with three new shuttle models developed with German conversion specialist AMF-Bruns: Shuttle DIN, Shuttle Flex, and Shuttle Comfort. The range goes from 8-seater with a short wheelbase to a luxury VIP shuttle with a long wheelbase and premium rear seats. All models are available with diesel, plug-in hybrid,...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

UE | STUDIOS, Germany, presents autonomous vehicle for public transportation On February 12, UE | STUDIOS unveiled its first autonomous vehicle with SUE (Self-driving Urban E-Shuttle). It is a fully electric, autonomous people mover specifically designed for real-world use in public transport. The vehicle was entirely developed, designed, and manufactured in Germany. UE | STUDIOS, headquartered in Gaimersheim and Munich, is a globally recognized ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

CharterUP and HOLON partner to advance autonomous shuttle deployment in U.S. CharterUP, a North American enterprise platform for group and shuttle transportation, has entered into a partnership with HOLON, a subsidiary of the Benteler Group, aimed at accelerating the deployment of autonomous shuttle in the U.S. Under the collaboration, CharterUP plans to introduce HOLON’s Level 4 autonomous urban shuttles across its AI-enabled mobility network,...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

ns and unify its businesses under one team and brand, enabling Blue Bird to offer the broadest product portfolio of industry-leading Type A, C, and D school, multi-purpose, and commercial buses. Blue Bird will significantly increase its total addressable market for the Buy America Act – compliant shuttle buses in North America, a segment which Micro Bird entered on its own in fall 2025 with its Plattsburg, New York manufacturing plant acquisiti...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

Yutong Bus delivers high-end airport shuttle buses to Kuwaiti market in volume for first time On February 11, Yutong Bus announced the recent delivery of its first 16 high-end airport shuttle buses to Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways. In response to Kuwait’s climatic characteristics, the 16 buses employ a proprietary full unibody and a cathodic electrophoretic anti-corrosion process to ensure long-term, stable operations under open-air and high-tempe...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

day. The Versa Van originates from the legendary Mitsubishi Delica, a van platform built to carry both passengers and cargo. It first arrived in the Philippines in 1987 as the L300 cab chassis. Now, the Versa Van returns, updated to meet modern passenger transport requirements, making it ideal for shuttle services, schools, and tourism operations. The van seats up to 15 people and is powered by a 2.5-liter diesel engine producing 129 PS at 3,200...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

tioning the new S-Class as the core platform for SAE Level 4 automated driving services. The model was selected due to its fail-safe architecture, with redundancies in steering, braking, computing and power supply, and its integration with the proprietary MB.OS operating system, enabling driverless shuttle applications across the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The company confirmed strategic collaborations with leading technology par...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

the application demonstrations of autonomous driving vehicles and smart tires. This partnership aims to combine autonomous driving and smart tire technologies to advance technology in the field of next-generation mobility. Lotte Innovate will apply this technology to its autonomous driving tourist shuttle business in Cheju to enhance the safety of its autonomous driving services, based on data accumulated through the business operations. Meanwhi...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/26

Medium-sized autonomous bus to operate at Level 4 driving in Kashiwa-no-ha area On January 14, the University of Tokyo and others will start operating an autonomous bus at Level 4 driving (fully autonomous driving under certain conditions) on part of a shuttle bus service route connecting between its Kashiwa-no-ha campus (Chiba Prefecture) and a neighboring station. It is the first time that a shuttle bus operates at Level 4 driving on public roa...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

vehicle also offers a spacious, lounge-like interior, modern digital features, and a towing capacity of up to 2,000 kg. The vehicle is introduced in two configurations, a LUXURY 7-seater designed for private, family, and leisure use, and a WAGON 9-seater aimed at larger families, group travel, and shuttle services. Based on Hyundai press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/12

resa, New Mexico. Internationally headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with current operational facilities in southern California and West Virginia, GreenPower is a leading manufacturer and distributor purpose-built, all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space, and school bus sector. The new 135,000-square-foot facility in Santa Teresa will become the company's base for North Americ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/10

uropean provider of software-based mobility solutions, from Deutsche Bahn AG. The transaction is expected to close soon. The acquisition enables HOLON, ioki, and Benteler Mobility to form the first European full-service provider for autonomous mobility. HOLON manufactures the autonomous HOLON urban shuttle, ioki contributes platform and routing technology for on-demand services and public-transport integration, and Benteler Mobility provides oper...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

ny. Merecedes-Benz VLE combines the smooth ride and handling of a limousine with the flexibility of an MPV. It offers up to eight seats and a modern, innovative interior. The VLE lineup will include practical models for families and active lifestyles, as well as premium versions designed for luxury shuttle services. Based on Mercedes-Benz press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

HOLON leverages PTC’s Windchill+ for autonomous urban shuttle development PTC announced that HOLON, a subsidiary of the Benteler Group, has used its Windchill+ product lifecycle management (PLM) software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution to develop the HOLON urban, an automotive-standard autonomous Level-4 electric vehicle (EV). HOLON has replaced manual, paper-based processes with this cloud-based PLM to create a fully digital product development e...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

Mercedes-Benz partners with Momenta, China to launch Level 4 S-Class robotaxi service On December 9, Mercedes-Benz announced its partnership with Momenta, China, to develop SAE Level 4 (driverless) robotaxi service using the new S-Class. The first driverless S-Class shuttle service has been announced, with initial test vehicles set to operate in Abu Dhabi. Local partner Lumo, a subsidiary of tech company K2, will run the robotaxi fleet after rece...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

also important to avoid damaging the infrastructure. That is why the Council differentiates the weight allowance between 5-axle and 6-axle ZEVs. An extra 0.9m in length will be permitted for ZEVs, to allow more space to install zero-emission technology. The Council would also allow extra length for shuttle services to make this service more efficient. The Council’s position allows zero-emission motor vehicles or vehicle combinations involved in...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/05

330km of roads in Shanghai to be available for autonomous driving testing On December 1, the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government announced that 124 autonomous driving testing roads in Minhang District, Shanghai with a total mileage of around 330km will soon be open. These roads will support large passenger flow gathering and distribution, multiple shuttle modes, unmanned freight transportation operations, and fully autonomous BRT (Bus Rapid ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/05

d comes with an intelligent V2X (Vehicle to Everything) network that enables automatic order reception and optimal route planning. The eDeliver RoboBUS, with a panoramic transparent body, intelligent dimming glass, and a collaborative drone system, has broken through the functions of a conventional shuttle bus. SAIC Maxus will collaborate with CATL for unmanned battery swapping operations based on the eDeliver RoboBUS and the eDeliver RoboVAN, ma...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26