Overview

• Passengers began free on-demand rides this week in Langen and Egelsbach under Level 4 autonomy with safety drivers onboard.
• A fleet of six electric Nio vehicles has been outfitted by Mobileye with 13 cameras, nine lidar sensors and six radars and is overseen by a central control centre.
• The Federal Ministry of Transport has provided €2.2 million for the trial, supplemented by Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund funding, with operations slated through 2025.
• Registered users book rides via a dedicated app to test responsiveness and cost-effectiveness in less-densely populated areas.
• Calibration runs in Darmstadt are underway to prepare for a second-half rollout and officials aim for fully driverless services in the Rhein-Main region by the 2030s.