AUSTIN, Texas – Driverless vehicles are coming to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
- ABIA testing autonomous vehicle
- Goes from arrivals to rental car area
- Attendant is on board for assistance and safety
The airport is in a public testing phase of the Easy Mile EZ10 driverless shuttle. The electric, driverless and ADA-compliant vehicle is available for passengers going between the Barbara Jordan Terminal and the rental car facility and ground transportation.
The shuttle’s current route will take passengers from the terminal to the front of the rental car facility and ground transportation, which is also the location for the airport’s ground transportation pick-up area for taxis and ride-app services. Other route options may potentially be explored in further testing.
The shuttle seats six with additional room for standing passengers and has a built-in automated electric access ramp for wheelchair accessibility.
While the vehicle itself operates autonomously, an attendant is present to assist travelers and for safety purposes during this pilot program.