GRSG-132-16
Towards a global harmonization for automated shuttles
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The document describes automated shuttles as vehicles designed for public transport with autonomy by design, typically with fewer than 10 seats, constructed like Class A buses, and often limited in maximum speed or bidirectional. Automated shuttles are deployed globally and already comply with most technical requirements for M₂/M₃ vehicles except some UN R107 requirements and bidirectional aspects. Current UN vehicle categories are incompatible with shuttles: M₁ does not have provisions for standing passengers, and shuttles cannot be granted approvals to most UN Regulations because they have fewer than 10 seats. Three options for categorization are presented: a new category M₄, a new class of M₂/M₃ (Class C), or redefinition of M₂/M₃ Class A. A workshop is proposed for 4 December in Paris to determine whether an international category or class is necessary.