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Gothenburg's self-driving bus trammed on day one

A self-driving shuttle in Gothenburg, Sweden, was involved in a rear-end collision on its second passenger trip, requiring a tow truck to remove the vehicle. The autonomous bus, which began service that day, was struck from behind, marking an inauspicious start for the city's pilot program. The incident raises questions about the readiness of autonomous public transit in mixed traffic environments.

read4 min publishedMay 26, 2026

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