Introduction of Autonomous buses for Swedish airports

Purpose and goal:

What are the prerequisites from a system innovation perspective for introducing full-sized autonomous buses connecting Arlanda Airport with Arlanda Airport City? Through a state-of-the-art study, interviews with stakeholders, and a detailed site assessment of the chosen route, this pre-study has answered this question and prepared for a continuing pilot study.

Expected results and effects:

Needs: Travel options on the route are limited today and do not meet the actual demand. Autonomous buses offer a sustainable option to address this growing demand

Technology: The vehicles we aim to use for a pilot are designed for public transport purposes and it has been identified that the existing infrastructure on the chosen route will need some modifications and mitigations to facilitate the operations.

Business models: The bus operator´s business model needs to shift to becoming more dynamic and the project has identified two potential paying customers to establish a revenue base. Approach and implementation:

We have conducted an extensive site assessment for the chosen route between Arlandastad and Arlanda Airport. Along this route, there are two designated bus stops strategically located to serve passengers. The speed limits on this route vary, ranging between 50 to 70 kilometers per hour. Notably, the route experiences low traffic, providing favorable conditions for autonomous bus operations.