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PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1833999
Autonomous public transit refers to passenger transport services delivered using self-driving vehicles that operate without a human driver. These systems rely on advanced technologies such as sensors, artificial intelligence and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications to navigate roads, respond to real-time conditions and ensure passenger safety. The core purpose of autonomous public transit is to provide safe, efficient and scalable mobility solutions for both public and private transport needs, reducing reliance on human drivers and enabling cost-effective service delivery.
The autonomous public transit market consists of sales, by entities (organizations, sole traders, or partnerships), of autonomous public transit that are used by a wide range of stakeholders including municipal transit authorities, private transport operators, corporate campuses, universities, airports and industrial facilities. These solutions are typically deployed for scheduled city routes, on-demand services in urban areas, internal movement within campuses or large industrial complexes and connectivity in regions with limited or no conventional transit options. Users include daily commuters, employees, students, tourists and residents in underserved areas.
The global autonomous public transit market was valued at $798.30 million in 2019 which grew till 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 26.00%.
Rising Traffic Congestion
Rising traffic congestion fueled the growth of the autonomous public transit market in the historic period. Rising traffic congestion has driven the growth of the autonomous public transit market by boosting demand for efficient, high-capacity, technology-enabled transportation solutions designed to reduce travel time, optimize routing and alleviate urban traffic pressures. For instance, in May 2024, according to the Department of Transport, a UK-based government department, traffic on 'A' roads (primary routes) increased by 2.5% from 2022 to 2023. During the same period, car traffic on motorways in Great Britain rose by 3.3%, reaching 48.5 billion vehicle miles. Van traffic also grew by 1.6%, totaling 13.0 billion vehicle miles. Overall, traffic levels across all road types saw an increase in 2023 compared to the previous year. Additionally, in July 2023, according to gov.UK, the official website of the UK government, between 2021 and 2022, the amount of motor vehicle traffic on British roadways rose by 8.8%, reaching 323.8 billion vehicle miles. Therefore, rising traffic congestion fueled the growth of the autonomous public transit market.
Autonomous Trains Revolutionizing Rural Rail Transport With Smart, Driverless Technology
Major companies operating in the autonomous public transit market are focusing on the launch of innovative products such as autonomous trains to improve operational efficiency, reduce human error and provide safer, more reliable and cost-effective mass transit solutions. These initiatives aim to modernize urban mobility and support the growing demand for smart, sustainable transportation systems. For example, in April 2025, AZD Praha, a Czech Republic-based private commercial company, launched an autonomous train on a rural Czech railway line, marking the start of trial passenger services. The train operates without a driver, using advanced automated control systems to manage speed, braking and safety. This trial aims to test the technology's reliability, efficiency and safety in real-world conditions. It represents a significant step toward modernizing regional rail transport in the Czech Republic and exploring wider adoption of autonomous train solutions.
The global autonomous public transit market is fairly fragmented, with a large number of small players operating in the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up to 16.45% of the total market in 2024.
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider autonomous public transit market; and compares it with other markets.