Aurrigo launches Canada’s first all-season, medium-speed autonomous shuttle trial
Coventry-based Aurrigo International plc is expanding its vehicle line-up into North America with the deployment of its nine-seater passenger Auto-Shuttle® in Kanata, Ontario, marking the start of Canada’s first all-season, medium- speed autonomous shuttle on public roads. The project, delivered with the Kanata North Business Association (KNBA) and in collaboration with Area X.O operated by Invest Ottawa, […]
Driverless buses set to transport passengers to flights at Teesside Airport
One of the UK’s leading providers of integrated airside systems has signed its first deal in the North East with Tees Valley Combined Authority (TCVA). The £0.9m contract will see Aurrigo International plc collaborate with Teesside International Airport to develop an autonomous baggage and passenger moving system that will improve operational efficiencies, reduce carbon footprint […]
Glasgow and Orkney to lead self-driving shuttle studies
Two studies taking place in Glasgow and Orkney are set to explore the viability of deploying self-driving shuttles in Scottish towns and cities. The projects are two of 14 to have received funding from the UK Government’s CAM Pathfinder Feasibility Studies (FS) Competition. Leveraging the expertise of all the partners involved, the projects aim to […]
Aurrigo founder David Keene awarded MBE
One of the UK’s driving forces in autonomous vehicles has been named in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025. Prof David Keene, the founder of Aurrigo International plc, has been awarded an MBE for his services to the ‘decarbonisation of airports’, marking over 40 years of experience working in the automotive sector and developing driverless […]
Already history: West Midlands transport museum acquires driverless shuttle bus
A driverless shuttle bus is on display at Transport Museum Wythall in the West Midlands. The Aurrigo Auto-Shuttle, designed and developed in Coventry, is now being exhibited after completing its research and development programme. The shuttle was formerly used by Solihull Council for a ground breaking study into self-driving mass transit solutions and was the first in […]
‘Take Off’ with Aurrigo for new autonomous tech podcast launch
Aurrigo International plc, which is currently testing its Auto-DollyTug® at airports around the globe, has launched ‘Take Off’, a fortnightly podcast providing a peek behind-the-scenes at the people drivingadvancements in aviation, automotive, and autonomous technology. By sharing the firm’s experiences and insights across industries – and inviting expert guests to join the conversation – the […]
Sunderland driverless pod service delayed until next year
A self-driving pod service in Sunderland city centre has been delayed until 2025. The BBC reports the timeline around the Sunderland City Council-backed vehicles has “slipped a little”. The service will transport people between the city’s transport interchange and its hospital. The trial would be starting sometime in the new year. “Our commitment to trialling […]
Driverless bus vandalised at University of the Highlands & Islands’ Inverness Campus
A driverless bus at Inverness Campus has been vandalised. It is believed the vehicle was damaged over the weekend, just days before it was due was due to be trialled. Ranald Robertson, director of HiTrans, who are rolling out the project, told the Inverness Courier: “We are very disappointed that this vandalism has occurred. This has been […]
Driverless passenger vehicle trials begin in Inverness
A pair of driverless four-seater Aurrigo Auto-Pods are being trialled in the Scottish Highlands. Passengers have beeb offered the service on a 750m-long route between Inverness Airport and Dalcross railway station. A 10-seater Aurrigo Auto-Shuttle will be used on the Inverness campuses of the University of the Highlands and Islands. Project partners include University of […]
UK SMEs to showcase the country’s transport innovations at the ITS World Congress in Dubai
Eleven Small and medium enterprises have signed up to a high-profile platform at Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress in September thanks to a unique partnership of leading supporters of UK transport technology. The British Pavilion at the ITS World Congress in Dubai is being hosted by the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), for the […]