ÖBB & Otokar to Conduct Autonomous Bus Trials in Austria

ÖBB Postbus and Otokar are piloting an electrically powered SAE Level 4 autonomous bus in Austria, starting with trials at the European Forum Alpbach 2026 and planned regular service in Wolfurt. The project aims to establish autonomous mobility solutions in public transport while complying with Austrian law requiring a safety driver onboard.

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