STIB to present an autonomous vehicle in Brussels
The Brussels Public Transport Company STIB has published their 2018 annual report. In 2018 they have experiences a 4% growth in traveling using their services compared to 2017. The number of trips reached 417.6 million in 2018.
The Chief Executive Officer, Brieuc de Meeûs stated, « In 10 years, STIB has made nearly 46% additional journeys. It has become the preferred means of travel in Brussels. »
They also informed the public of their innovative investments.
STIB has announced that from 28 June until 22 September they are bringing to Brussels an autonomous vehicle.
The new diver-less vehicle will be running in the Park of Woluwe on weekends from Friday to Sunday. It fits a maximum of 12 people, 6 seats and 6 standing places.
Des bus, des trams, des métros… et bientôt, des véhicules autonomes ! 🤩
Testez-les du 28/06 au 22/09 au Parc de la Woluwe. 🚍🔋 #stib pic.twitter.com/kGi5if1OEy
— STIB-MIVB (@STIBMIVB) June 5, 2019
The vehicle is equipped with LIDAR sensors which permit it to sense the surroundings and the vehicle comes to a stop if necessary. However, an attendant will still be present at all times.
