Autonomous call buses start in Ludwigslust: a new era of mobility!

Autonomous call buses start in Ludwigslust: a new era of mobility!

Hagenow, Deutschland - Today, a fresh wind blows in mobility around Hagenow, because since Friday the autonomous call buses of the Verkehrsgesellschaft Ludwigslust-Parchim (VLP) have been on the test drive. A Berlin company has converted a Mercedes into an autonomous vehicle that now conducts important measurements for the exciting project of the VLP. The focus is particularly on the network coverage and technical infrastructure - both are crucial for the later use of the autonomous buses. NDR reports that ...

The project "Competence Center for Autonomous Driving in Rural Affairs" is slowly absorbed. VLP managing director Stefan Lösel is confident and confirms that everything is on schedule. The findings from the test drives are fed into a database that later serves to determine the first operating area for the autonomous call bus. Preparations for the test phase are scheduled to begin in November. A first step towards modern, needs -based mobility in rural areas.

What does a successful project in autonomous mobility need? Right, a well thought -out infrastructure! The VLP plans the integration of five autonomous vehicles into the call bus system. The construction of operating areas, digital maps and virtual stops is already in the pipeline. These preparations are financially secured - the VLP received funding of 700,000 euros. In addition, there is 2.4 million euros for technical testing and vehicle procurement. Something is happening! VLP describes how…

The future in rural areas

autonomous driving could bring about a real paradigm shift in rural regions. The development technologies - from progressive sensors to artificial intelligence (AI) - are making great progress. In 2025, experts expect significant changes. These technologies are not only designed to deal with complex traffic situations safely; They should also improve security through AI-supported predictions and minimize accidents. However, there are also challenges: Communication between vehicles and infrastructure as well as the adaptation of the legal framework must not be underestimated. Carmotor stated that ...

The expectations are high. The planned regular operation of the autonomous call buses should become a reality by 2028. With its pilot project "Aruf-Lup", the VLP shows how to rethink mobility in rural areas. Participants in the opening workshop were enthusiastic and excited about the innovative strength of the VLP, which with this project takes a pioneering role. A good reason to look positively into the future.

The coming months will show whether the vision of intelligent, autonomous mobility will become a reality in rural areas. An exciting project that will certainly affect many people in the region!