NSW is another step closer to automated buses as it prepares for a state-wide trial of the technology
The New South Wales government says it will invest $5 million towards preparing for a Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) bus trial.
According to Roads Australia, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is now seeking expressions of interest from local and international technology leaders to partner with bus manufacturers and transport operators to deliver the trial of on-road connected and automated buses.
The trial is a way of revolutionising the state’s transport networks.
TfNSW has identified a program to successfully accelerate the real-world application of CAV technologies and is pursuing the integration of this technology into the state’s transport system.
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The latest CAV Readiness Strategy from the NSW government outlines six priority areas that focus on integrating CAV technology into its transport system.
This includes working within the national regulatory framework over the next five years to be ready for commercial deployment.
The NSW CAV Readiness Strategy seeks to:
- Test and deploy CAVs on the road network
- Shape CAV policy and customer outcomes
- Get the state’s road network ready for CAVs
- Develop physical and digital CAV testing capabilities
- Support freight services automation
- Increase local CAV knowledge and skills