Since Deutsche Bahn delivered its 12-person autonomous electric shuttle to a small Bavarian spa route in 2017, the industry has moved on. In April 2023, the Stagecoach-affiliated project CAVForth announced the world’s first autonomous bus fleet for imminent rollout between Edinburgh and Fife. The global robotaxi market earned US$1.71bn in 2022, with a CAGR of 80.8% expected through to 2030, according to Spherical Insights. Meanwhile, Waymo claims that its public transport service currently covers 10,000 driverless trips a week.
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