MAN equips electric bus with automated driving system for Munich pilot
MAN Truck & Bus, with partner ADASTEC, has automated an electric city bus for testing in Munich starting autumn 2026.
- 13 million euros
- 5 LiDAR, 6 radar, 8 cameras
- Autumn 2026
What Happened
MAN Truck & Bus has equipped a Lion's City 12 E electric bus with an Automated Driving System from ADASTEC, integrating five LiDAR sensors, six radars, eight cameras, and GNSS. Current testing on MAN's grounds focuses on maneuvers like approaching bus stops. In autumn 2026, Munich's MVG will start a pilot with a closed user group, with a safety driver onboard.
MINGA project launched
Testing on MAN premises
Pilot operation with passengers in Munich
“This is another important step towards automated urban mobility.”
Why this matters
The pilot could demonstrate how autonomous buses improve public transport efficiency, address driver shortages, and enhance road safety.
Terms in This Story
- LiDAR
- Light Detection and Ranging, a sensor that uses laser pulses to measure distances and create 3D maps of the environment.
- SAE Level 4
- Full automation under specific conditions; the vehicle can handle all driving tasks without human intervention in defined areas.
- GNSS
- Global Navigation Satellite System, a network of satellites that provides geolocation and time information.
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