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KLM has partnered with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to begin testing electric self-driving buses to transport flight crews. The buses will drive a fixed, pre-programmed route to and from the apron. The hope is that by 2050, all of its current vehicles will be replaced by a fleet of autonomous, zero-emission vehicles.
Self-driving shuttle buses are currently being tested on the airport’s apron. The buses will transport KLM Cityhopper crew to and from Apron A, where KLM Cityhopper aircraft park before departure and on arrival at the airport. The buses are equipped with sensors and special cameras and make use of GPS to maneuver. It has a 360-degree view that’s powered with LIDAR technology (this allows for detection and moving around objects located up to 30 meters away).
Maarten Koopmans, Managing Director at KLM Cityhopper, said:
I’m very enthusiastic about this trial and think it’s great that our crew can test this innovative, self-driving bus. KLC has always set the trend in implementing the latest technologies and this innovation also fits in perfectly with KLM’s aim to achieve emission-free ground handling by 2030.”
Anthony’s Take: It’s great to see KLM testing out a greener way to transport crews. We’ll see what the next phase brings and how long it takes for this to be rolled out to passengers. This might be one bus that I wouldn’t mind checking out as I usually complain when we have to park at a remote stand and be herded into the bus like cattle.
(Image Credits: KLM).
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