12-metre autonomous electric bus running tests with passengers in Munich

Another key element of MINGA is an autonomous electric bus based on the MAN Lion’s City E, which has been undergoing road tests and, at the beginning of September, began trial operations in public road traffic in Munich.

Starting on 17 November, passengers will be able to ride the autonomous MAN e-bus between the Munich districts of Petuelring and Freimanner Hölzl.

The project has generated significant public interest and garnered more than 2,000 pre-registrations for a ride in the autonomous electric bus.

Test operations with users are set to continue until June 2027.

With the automated 12-metre bus, we are trialling for the first time a vehicle size that has the potential for high-capacity use in regular bus operations,” adds Sinaida Cordes, Authorised Signatory at SWM and MVG.