Zurich Airport launches Level 4 autonomous shuttle buses without onboard safety driver

(AWP Alliance News) - Flughafen Zürich AG moved its automated-driving pilot into Level 4 operations in September 2026, deploying two shuttle buses on airport roads without an onboard safety driver. The vehicles are monitored from a remote cockpit, marking a development milestone aimed at enabling fully automated transport on the airport site.

The buses have logged more than 15,000 km during phased testing since March 2025 with technology partner WeRide. Passenger service for employees is expected to resume following about four weeks of driverless test operations.

The pilot is scheduled to run through end-2026, with an extension under review.

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