Fitness of UN GTRs and UN Regulations for ADS
23. The representative of France reported on the outcome of the work carried out and coordinated by the Task Force on the Fitness of Vehicle Regulations for ADS, which had resulted in approximately 90 amendments to UN Regulations. GRVA noted that two issues initially identified at the start of the activities remained open: provisions for a test mode and coordination with the other subsidiary Working Parties of WP.29 (GRs). GRVA agreed to retain this item on the agenda for its next session.
Automated Vehicle Categorization
24. The representative of France introduced a proposal to harmonize the provisions applicable to automated shuttles (GRVA-26-06) and on potential ways to categorize this type of vehicles. The representative of Japan expressed support for discussing the issue, suggesting that the work should first focus on the requirements and subsequently on vehicle categorization. Several delegations supported further discussion of the topic, including the collection and assessment of relevant data and evidence, and emphasized the need to keep GRSG and the Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) informed. The representative of France agreed to involve shuttle manufacturers in the discussions.
25. GRVA agreed to discuss the topic further with a view to defining what could be achieved within GRVA, tentatively in early December 2026.
Exchange of views on scenarios
26. The representative of France recalled the establishment of the Task Force on Exchange of Scenario-Relevant Information (ESRI) during the twenty-fifth GRVA session. She presented the proposed ToR and RoP for the group (GRVA-26-05). Following discussion, GRVA adopted the ToR and RoP for the Task Force on ESRI, as reproduced in Annex VI to this report, based on GRVA-26-05/Rev.1.