13 August 2025

Volkswagen’s self-driving e-shuttles — coming to Amsterdam next?

Society

Volkswagen is testing autonomous e-shuttles in Hamburg and aims to roll them out across European cities within two years, Amsterdam included.

Volkswagen has revealed its most advanced autonomous vehicle yet: the fully electric, self-driving ID.Buzz AD. In Hamburg, the vehicle is already navigating city traffic entirely on its own, without driver intervention.

Built from the ground up for autonomy, the ID.Buzz integrates lidar, cameras, radar systems, and real-time data feeds from other Volkswagens in the area. AI powers its decision-making in real-time, enabling safe navigation through complex urban conditions.

Unlike earlier attempts in the US, where companies like Cruise faced setbacks, Volkswagen’s subsidiary Moia focuses on deep software-hardware integration, robust environmental sensing, and regulatory alignment.

Their goal: large-scale deployment of autonomous shuttles in European cities within two years.

Dutch importer Pon has expressed strong interest in bringing the system to Amsterdam. For a city focused on sustainable, tech-driven mobility, it could mark the next major step in urban transport innovation.

Read also

Deloitte embraces AI: a revolution in accounting

5 March 2024

How news media can break free from their Big Tech drip

6 August 2026

Recap: Amsterdam AI Meetup presents ILLC: Alternatives for ChatGPT

13 November 2023

Subscribe to our newsletter

Would you like to stay informed about what is happening within the Amsterdam AI ecosystem?