Sunderland wraps up a month’s driverless shuttle service pilot
A driverless shuttle service between Sunderland’s transport interchange and its hospital has concluded after taking passengers and asking for their feedback. The shuttle, operated by Stagecoach using technology from Oxa was created by retrofitting a Ford electric van. It ran on a route nicknamed “the walking wounded” between Park Lane Metro and bus station up […]
SAMS announces Oxa as new autonomy provider
The Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle (SAMS) project is proud to announce Oxa as the new autonomy provider for its groundbreaking autonomous transport initiative, running during the first quarter of 2025. Oxa will play a crucial role in bringing the project to life, delivering a state-of-the-art autonomous Ford E-Transit shuttle. The initiative aims to illustrate how […]
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 […]
Sunderland: Green light for over 180 highways maintenance projects
Sunderland City Council’s Cabinet has backed more than 180 highway maintenance schemes scheduled for the next 12 months. The projects have been prepared following community consultation with councillors and residents, condition assessments and surveys, plus where necessary studies looking at traffic volumes or accident analysis. An overall budget of £8.3m has been allocated for maintenance […]
SAMS – a new era of urban mobility: self-driving shuttles arrive in Sunderland
Sunderland is set to embrace a new era of mobility with the arrival of the Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle (SAMS), marking a significant milestone in the city’s journey towards self-driving transportation, as well as providing training opportunities and new cutting-edge skills. Having arrived in the city a few days ago, SAMS represents a pioneering initiative […]
