Assessing social and environmental impacts of an Autonomous shuttle service to improve transport connectivity in underserved areas

Abstract

Underserved communities in rural areas face mobility challenges due to limitations in digital connectivity and transport infrastructure. • Automation and shared mobility can offer innovative solutions and have the potential to tackle these challenges. • Joint Pilot Action (JPA) to test and explore socio economic and environmental impacts of an autonomous electric shuttle (AES) service in Vilnius under a joint pilot action (JPA) to improve transport connectivity for suburban areas and access to public transport