On March 28, 2024, the consortium advertised an updated request for solutions (RFS) first issued in January, 2022, to procure heavy-duty highly automated transit buses. Updates to the bus specifications and RFS are based on lessons learned and the latest automation industry advancements.
The highly automated buses will operate in pre-determined environments and still have drivers, steering wheels, and pedals. These vehicles will be deployed in revenue service on pilot routes selected by each participating agency, resulting in significant advancements in understanding the impacts of automation. Pilot routes for the vehicles include rural and urban deployments, bus rapid transit, bus yard and local bus service.
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