As of 2021, there were 64,000 motor buses on the road in the United States for transportation usage, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. In addition, there were 1,415 passenger rail cars in the United States that same year for Amtrak, the country’s national public passenger rail service. Interestingly, overall commuter rail use (think...
The United Kingdom has been at the forefront of integrating automated systems into its public transportation network. From the early adoption of automatic train operation on the London Underground to recent trials of autonomous buses, the UK has continually explored innovative solutions to enhance its public transit infrastructure. Additionally, it analyses trends over the past...
Türkiye’s public transportation primarily relies on conventional buses, trams, and metro systems, all of which require human operation. Istanbul and Ankara have extensive metro networks, and Istanbul’s Metrobus system serves as a high-capacity Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) model. However, no fully automated public transport systems are currently in operation. Türkiye’s Policy and Development Plans on...
These vehicles can perform certain driving tasks such as accelerating, braking, and staying in the lane, but the driver must always be prepared to intervene and take control. The transport sector is already the largest CO2 emitter in Spain, far ahead of industry (18%) and agriculture (12%), and its contribution increases every year, pushing...
Autonomous vehicles are also referred to as self-driving cars. Although automated vehicles are a hot topic in the global automotive industry, there are currently no self-driving cars on the roads of South Africa. The South African government plans to introduce them in the future; however, legal and safety issues need to be addressed first. While...
This text analyzes the amount and type of automated public transport used daily by citizens of Mexico. By automated public transport in Mexico, we are referring mainly to buses and trains. Automated public transport plays an essential role in the daily lives of millions of people in Mexico, particularly in densely populated urban areas such...
Japan has consistently been a global leader in technological innovation, particularly within public transportation systems. The nation increasingly integrates automated systems into cars, buses, and trains, driven by a commitment to efficiency and sustainability for addressing pressing demographic challenges. This article examines the current state of automated public transport in Japan, analyzing the types and...
Indonesia, a country with a rapidly growing urban population and rising greenhouse gas emissions, is taking significant steps towards automated and electric public transit. The nation’s commitment to reducing emissions through sustainable transport solutions could serve as a model for other developing countries. Indonesia actively integrates automated and electric public transportation, focusing primarily on buses...
India has about 1.5 billion people who live in distributed areas across large cities, urban centers, and semi-urban and rural areas, with a rising trend of people’s migration to urban areas. According to a World Bank study, more than 70% of the existing population in the country in the coming year will be migrating to...
Germany, with more than 84 million inhabitants, is located in the heart of Europe and is a crucial road and rail junction within the continent. Hundreds of thousands of people commuting to or traveling through Germany daily rely on Germany’s bus and train network.In 2023, approximately 80,760 buses and coaches were in operation on German...
