From Pilots to Scale - Shaping the Future of Shared Autonomous Mobility
Through a portfolio of pilot projects, strategic initiatives, and market engagement, we are preparing to scale solutions that complement public transport and reduce private car use.
This page presents the broader framework for Ruter’s work in shared autonomous mobility – including ongoing pilots and services that together form the foundation for future deployment.
Background
Ruter has long recognised that the mobility landscape is changing rapidly. Rather than addressing these changes through isolated pilots, we are developing a coherent approach where autonomous and demand-responsive transport become integrated parts of the public transport system.
Pilot projects, partnerships and continuous evaluation are key instruments in this work, enabling Ruter to move from experimentation towards scalable, inclusive and efficient services.
Upcoming activities
Ongoing projects
Ruter’s work in shared autonomous mobility consists of several ongoing projects and services that together support a future transition from pilots to permanent operations.
AV pilot in Groruddalen
Ruter’s work in shared autonomous mobility consists of several ongoing projects and services that together support a future transition from pilots to permanent operations.
Hent
Alongside the autonomous pilot, Ruter is also developing demand-responsive services that prepare the market, organization and passengers for future autonomous operations.
Ruter's Hent service represents a strategic initiative, designed to complement the traditional fixed-route network in the Oslo region. Operating as an app-based, demand-responsive service, Hent allows passengers to book flexible rides within designated zones.
Importantly, Ruter is developing Hent with the long-term vision that the service will eventually be operated by autonomous vehicles. This dual-track approach allows Ruter to refine the demand-responsive service model while simultaneously advancing autonomous technology, ensuring that both the operational framework and the technical infrastructure are ready for a future where flexible, autonomous public transport becomes a reality.
Recommended reading
The Oslo Study(PDF)
White paper: Roadmap to 500 AVs i(PDF)