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Financial allocation of EUR 26 million earmarked for autonomous ride-sharing in Hamburg

In 2025, fully automated shuttles will commence operations in Hamburg, following the successful completion of a collaborative venture between Metropolis and the Hanseatic City. The project, known as 'Alike', will introduce highly automated transportation to the city.

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Financing of EUR 26 million for autonomous shared transportation services in Hamburg
Financing of EUR 26 million for autonomous shared transportation services in Hamburg

Financial allocation of EUR 26 million earmarked for autonomous ride-sharing in Hamburg

Hamburger Hochbahn, in collaboration with Holon, is spearheading an ambitious project named Alike, aimed at introducing autonomous driving to public transport. This partnership, as detailed in the article "Autonomous driving in public transport: Hochbahn and Holon cooperate", is set to revolutionize the city's transportation landscape.

The Alike project envisages the deployment of two models of autonomously driving, fully electric shuttles. These include the Holon Mover by Benteler's subsidiary Holon and the ID. Buzz AD from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The mobility solution, designed to be transferable to other cities and regions, is expected to be a significant stride towards sustainable urban transportation.

The project, funded by the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport with €26 million, will also investigate the social acceptance of autonomous driving in public transport. Petra von Strombeck, CEO of New Work SE, is a subject of discussion in the "Future Hamburg Talk" series, shedding light on the societal implications of this groundbreaking initiative.

The Institute of Traffic Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology will conduct a study on societal acceptance and traffic impact, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the project's potential effects. By 2030, up to 10,000 autonomous shuttles are expected to operate in Hamburg's streets, marking a significant shift in the city's transportation infrastructure.

The Alike project is not limited to Hamburg alone. It is scalable across regions and suitable for rural areas, paving the way for a future where autonomous shuttles become a common sight in cities and towns across Germany. However, specific additional cities or regions for this expansion are not detailed in the available information.

The autonomous ridepooling service is set to start operating in 2025, making Hamburg one of the first cities in Europe to introduce such a service on a large scale. The project's expansion of Hamburg's public transport offerings, as mentioned in the article "Moia and Hochbahn expand Hamburg's public transport offerings", underscores the city's commitment to sustainable and innovative transportation solutions.

Intelligent bus traffic is also receiving around 2 million euros, as mentioned in the article "Mobility transition: Around 2 million euros for intelligent bus traffic", further demonstrating Hamburg's commitment to improving its public transport system. The Federal Ministry of Transport has agreed to this, signifying a joint effort towards a greener, more efficient future for Germany's transportation sector.

For more information about the Alike project, visit hochbahn.de and bmdv.bund.de.

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