Project to explore viability of self-driving bus service in Glasgow
The feasibility study is being conducted by The Glasgow Automated Mobility Mass-transit Accelerator (GAMMA), a consortium led by organisations including DG Cities, ZF Group and Admiral Group Plc.
The project will test the feasibility of autonomous bus operations on a variety of carefully selected rural, peri-urban and urban routes.
The routes are designed to connect major points of interest, including employment hubs, healthcare services, recreation venues and key transport interchanges, such as Glasgow's two main rail termini and Buchanan Bus Station.
READ MORE:The study is one of 14 to have received funding and support from the UK Government and industry through the Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) Pathfinder Feasibility Studies (FS) Competition, delivered by Innovate UK and Zenzic.
The team will gather and analyse key data sets, develop a robust safety case and engage a wide range of stakeholders, from local transport providers and businesses to academic and third-sector partners.
The project's aim is to 'design a commercially viable autonomous bus service that meets the real needs of the people of Glasgow'.
Ash Dowler, Senior Innovation & Net Zero Consultant, DG Cities, said: 'This project is an exciting step towards understanding how autonomous buses can truly serve Glasgow's people and places.
GAMMA project to explore self-driving bus service in Glasgow (Image: NQ/Colin Mearns) 'As a consultancy which has helped cities across the UK harness the potential of new technology and data to improve the lives of residents, we are keen to explore how we can work with our partners, including Glasgow City Council, to tackle some of the biggest social and environmental challenges facing those who live, visit and work in the city. It's fantastic to kick off this important work with such a great team.'
The Feasibility Studies (FS) Competition is part of the £150million CAM Pathfinder programme, which was announced in the UK Government's Industrial Strategy.
The UK Government sees a thriving CAM ecosystem as being key to driving innovation and helping it realise its ambition of creating a £40bn CAM sector and over 6,500 jobs in the industry by 2040.
Mark Cracknell, Programme Director at Zenzic, said: 'We are thrilled to announce the GAMMA project, spearheaded by DG Cities, ZF and Admiral Insurance, as one of the fourteen exciting CAM Pathfinder Feasibility Studies taking place across the UK.
'The deployment of Connected and Automated Mobility solutions in our towns and cities holds incredible promise - enhancing accessibility, reducing emissions, and fostering a transport network that is both reliable and inclusive. The GAMMA project will serve as a pivotal example in showcasing those benefits.
'We are looking forward to working with the project consortia as they further develop their business case, demonstrate the commercial readiness of the service, and provide vital insight into the opportunities presented by the deployment of CAM solutions in regions throughout the UK."
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