OSLO/HAMBURG (dpa-AFX) - VW plans to use its autonomous electric ID. Buzz shuttle bus in Norway in the future. A partnership has been agreed with the Oslo transport company Ruter and the Nordic operator Holo, according to VW subsidiary Moia. Starting in spring 2026, the VW shuttle service will provide vehicles and booking software, including an app.
Oslo is the third city in Europe after Hamburg and Berlin where Moia is launching the self-driving ID. Buzz AD. According to earlier information, Los Angeles in the US is set to follow next year, where Moia is cooperating with the ride-hailing service Uber.
So far, the self-driving VW buses are still on the road with a safety driver behind the wheel who can intervene if necessary. According to earlier statements, VW aims to obtain approval for driverless operation in Europe and the US by the end of 2026. After that, the safety driver, which is still mandatory, will no longer be required. Test drives with prototypes have been underway since 2021.
