New reports pave the way for fully automated transport in Sweden

The first report is the result of the Drive Sweden-funded project Transformation Map for enabling deployment of autonomous driving in Sweden The analysis emphasises that fully automated mobility must be understood as a comprehensive system shift rather than merely a new technical innovation. For Sweden to move from the current standby phase of scattered pilot projects to a structured and scalable rollout of services, a clear national direction and coordination are required. The objective is to have the fundamental national conditions clarified by mid-2027 to enable a broader rollout of both shared passenger transport and freight transport.

The Transformation Map has been presented during a Lunch & Learn webinar, and during Almedalsveckan, it will be presented at a seminar organised by Drive Sweden.

The second report, Direction for a Swedish Regulatory Model for Automated Driving, has been produced by RISE and VTI on behalf of the Swedish Transport Agency. The investigation highlights that the EU's expected technical type-approvals must be supplemented with national traffic, liability, and usage regulations for the vehicles to actually be used on Swedish roads. One of the most important conclusions is that legal liability in the event of, for example, a regulatory infringement, must shift from a human driver to systems and legal entities. The report warns that unclear liability frameworks are currently the greatest obstacle to business development and market introduction in Sweden.

At a Lunch & Learn webinar on 29 May, you will have the opportunity to hear more about the direction for a Swedish regulatory model for automated driving.