Autonomous vehicle trials in Swedish public transport

In August 2025, Västtrafik launches its first autonomous bus line in Gothenburg, running between Liseberg, Gårda, and the Central Station. This new service, which will include a safety driver, is one of several ongoing AV projects across Sweden. We see a clear need for stakeholders to come together, share insights, and discuss the challenges and opportunities these trials present.

Read more about the bus here (in Swedish) >>

Seminar & Exclusive Test Ride

As our community gathers in Gothenburg for the Drive Sweden Forum, we're taking the opportunity to host a seminar the afternoon before the forum. The seminar will feature round-table discussions focused on AV trials within Swedish public transport.

Following the seminar, a limited number of guests will have the exclusive chance to experience a test ride on Västtrafik's autonomous bus after rush hour.
 

Agenda

15:30 AD-Project presentations (see all the presentations)

• Self-driving bus in the mountains – Tiina Olsson, Malung-Sälen
• Ride the future, Linköping – My Weidel, VTI
• Gårda line 169, Göteborg – Per Nyrenius, Västtrafik
• Granting of permission – Katarina Norén, The Swedish Transport Agency
• Zeekr vehicles – Johan Florin, Zeekr
• Mölnlycke on demand – Per Erik Holmberg, RISE

16:30 Round-table discussion on current AD issues

17:15 Transport to Polhemsplatsen and the VY offices for those who are signed up for the test ride

17:30 Test rides in four groups, approximately 25 minutes per group. For those who wait, fika is served and you get the chance to know more about:

• Karsan & Adastec — (TBD)
• Applied Autonomy — Olav Madland
• Lessons learned — Adam Laurell

19:30 The end