Connector is delivering three cutting-edge buses for passenger trials, in partnership with local businesses and central government.

The Cambridge West automated bus trial started in June, with one bus linking Madingley Road park and ride with Eddington.

Later this year, two autonomous buses will connect Trumpington park and ride and Babraham Road park and ride with Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

We’re working to tackle current and future transport challenges.

Autonomous vehicles could help extend out-of-hours services, make rural routes more commercially viable, link travel hubs, and improve accessibility for passengers with disabilities.

The trial is testing how automated buses could work as part of Cambridge’s public transport system.

Safety is our top priority: all buses will have a safety driver on board and thorough testing is completed before the bus is on the road.

Autonomous vehicles could make public transport more reliable, safe, and cost-efficient.

They can support future bus infrastructure, starting with guidance technology and eventually enabling fully automated operations. They also have the potential to improve passenger experience.