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The global autonomous/driverless shuttles market is forecasted to expand from USD 2.09 billion in 2025 to USD 13.47 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 23% from 2025 to 2034. The growing adoption of autonomous cars by fleet operators coupled with scarcity of manual drivers has driven the market expansion.
Additionally, rising focus of automotive brands for integrating ADAS in vehicles along with rapid investment by government for deploying driverless shuttles in public transportation is playing a vital role in shaping the role in shaping the industrial landscape. The integration of advanced sensor technologies such as LiDAR and radar for enhanced perception in autonomous shuttles is expected to create ample growth opportunities for the market players in the upcoming days.
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The global autonomous/driverless shuttles market is a prominent sector of the automotive industry. This industry deals in providing autonomous shuttle services in different parts of the world. There are several types of vehicles used in this sector comprising of fully autonomous shuttles and semi-autonomous shuttles. These vehicles are powered by different technologies including electric, hybrid and fuel cells. It finds application in various sectors comprising of public transport, airports & tourism, business & industrial parks, university & college campuses, hospitals & large facilities and some others. This market is expected to rise significantly with the growth of the electric mobility sector around the globe.
The major trends in this market consists of partnerships, deployment of autonomous shuttles in airports and advancements in ADAS sensors.
The fully autonomous shuttles segment dominated the global autonomous/driverless shuttles market with a share of around 65%. The growing adoption of fully autonomous shuttles in modern airports for carrying passengers from lounge areas to aircrafts has boosted the market expansion. Additionally, rapid investment by automotive brands for developing fully autonomous shuttles is playing a vital role in shaping the industrial landscape. Moreover, partnerships and collaborations among market players to deploy these shuttles in urban areas is expected to drive the growth of the global autonomous/driverless shuttles market.
The semi-autonomous shuttles segment is expected to expand with the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The increasing demand for semi-autonomous shuttles from 5-star hotels for transporting passengers has driven the market expansion. Also, the rising focus of automotive companies for integrating high-quality sensors in semi-autonomous shuttles is contributing to the industry in a positive manner. Moreover, joint ventures among airline authorities and shuttle providers for deploying semi-autonomous shuttles in airports is expected to propel the growth of the global autonomous/driverless shuttles market.
The electric shuttles segment held the largest share the global autonomous/driverless shuttles market with 70%. The increasing adoption of electric vehicles in different parts of the world for lowering vehicular emission has driven the market expansion. Also, numerous government initiatives aimed at providing incentives to EV purchasers is playing a vital role in shaping the industrial landscape. Moreover, the growing focus of airline providers to deploy electric shuttles in modern airports is expected to boost the growth of the global autonomous/driverless shuttles market.
The fuel cell shuttles segment is expected to rise with the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growing investment by automotive companies for developing fuel cell shuttles to cater the needs of end-users has driven the market expansion. Additionally, numerous government initiatives aimed at developing the hydrogen infrastructure is contributing to the industry in a positive manner. Moreover, increasing emphasis of engine manufacturers for developing advanced fuel cells is expected to propel the growth of the global autonomous/driverless shuttles market.
The LiDAR-based systems segment dominated the global autonomous/driverless shuttles market with a share of around 40%. The increasing use of LiDAR sensors in autonomous vehicles to enhance vehicular safety has driven the market expansion. Additionally, rapid investment by automotive component manufacturers for developing high quality LiDAR systems for modern cars is playing a prominent role in shaping the industrial landscape. Moreover, numerous advantages of LiDAR-systems including high accuracy and precision, environmental and lighting independence, efficiency and automation, versatility and accessibility, and some others is expected to drive the growth of the global autonomous/driverless shuttles market.
The AI & ML algorithms segment is expected to expand with the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. The integration of AI-based sensors in autonomous shuttles to enhance driving experience has boosted the market growth. Also, the deployment of AI-integrated ADAS solutions in semi-autonomous shuttles to facilitate driverless functions is contributing to the industry in a positive manner. Moreover, rapid investment by automotive brands for integrating ML and AI in shuttles is expected to propel the growth of the global autonomous/driverless shuttles market.
The 11-20 passengers segment led the global autonomous/driverless shuttles industry with a share of around 45%. The increasing use of 11-20 passenger shuttles in hotels to transport tourist from one place to another has driven the market expansion. Also, rapid investment by automotive companies to manufacture mid-sized shuttles is expected to drive the growth of the global autonomous/driverless shuttles market.
The above 20 passengers segment is expected to rise with the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growing adoption of above 20 passenger shuttles in airports for carrying passengers from aircrafts to lounge area has boosted the market growth. Additionally, the rising deployment of these shuttles in urban areas to enhance public transportation is expected to propel the growth of the global autonomous/driverless shuttles market.
The public transport segment dominated the global autonomous/driverless shuttles market with a share of around 50%. The increasing adoption of autonomous shuttles by municipalities to enhance public transportation has driven the market expansion. Additionally, rapid investment by government for developing the public transportation sector is contributing to the industry in a positive manner. Moreover, partnerships among automotive brands and public organizations to deploy autonomous vehicles in public transportation is expected to drive the growth of the global autonomous/driverless shuttles market.
The airports & tourism segment is expected to expand with the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The rising focus of airline companies for adopting driverless shuttles in modern airports has driven the market growth. Also, rapid investment by government for modernizing the airports in urban areas is playing a vital role in shaping the industrial landscape. Moreover, collaborations among airport authorities and automotive brands for deploying autonomous shuttles in airports is expected to boost the growth of the global autonomous/driverless shuttles market.
The municipal & government bodies segment led the global autonomous/driverless shuttles market with a share of around 40%. The increasing adoption of autonomous shuttles by municipal organizations has boosted the market expansion. Additionally, rapid investment by government for developing the public transportation infrastructure is expected to propel the growth of the global autonomous/driverless shuttles market.
The universities & institutions segment is expected to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The rising deployment of electric shuttles in universities and institutions to lower emission has driven the market growth. Also, rapid investment by modern universities to purchase mid-sized shuttles for enhancing student transportation inside university campus is expected to foster the growth of the global autonomous/driverless shuttles market.
Europe led the global autonomous/driverless shuttles market with a share of around 38%. The increasing sales of autonomous shuttles in several nations such as Germany, Italy, France, UK, Denmark and some others has driven the market expansion. Additionally, rapid investment by government for strengthening the public transportation infrastructure coupled with rise in number of 5-star hotels is playing a crucial role in shaping the industrial landscape. Moreover, the presence of various market players such as 2getthere, Navya, Transdev, Karsan and some others is expected to propel the growth of the global autonomous/driverless shuttles market in this region.
Germany and Italy are the significant contributors in this region. In Germany, the market is generally driven by the presence of numerous shuttle service providers coupled with rapid adoption of eco-friendly vehicles. In Italy, rise in number of hotels and resorts along with technological advancements in the automotive sector is driving the market expansion.
Asia-Pacific is expected to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growing adoption of semi-autonomous shuttles in various countries such as India, China, Japan, South Korea and some others has bolstered the industrial growth. Also, numerous government initiatives aimed at developing the EV charging infrastructure coupled with increase in number of smart city projects is contributing to the industry in a positive manner. Moreover, the presence of numerous market players such as Baidu, WeRide, Yutong and some others is expected to drive the growth of the global autonomous/driverless shuttles market in this region.
China and Japan are the prominent contributors in this region. In China, the market is driven by the constant development of the automotive sector along with advancements in V2X technology. In Japan, the growing investment by government for developing smart cities as well as rapid growth in the public transportation infrastructure is driving the market expansion.
| August 2025 | Announcement |
| David Keene MBE, the CEO of Aurrigo International plc | We have been working with Kanata North Business Association for over six years on how we can effectively bring autonomous vehicles to the streets of Canada. This important project accelerates this vision, and we believe we have the real-world technology in place in Auto-Shuttle that will prove driverless vehicles can operate safely and effectively in all weather conditions. |
The global autonomous/driverless shuttles market is a rapidly developing industry with the presence of several dominating players. Some of the prominent companies in this industry consists of Local Motors, May Mobility, Navya, 2getthere, Coast Automonous, EasyMile, Auro Robotics, Baidu, Transdev, Optimus Ride and some others. These companies are constantly engaged in providing shuttle services based on autonomous vehicles and adopting numerous strategies such as collaborations, launches, partnerships, business expansions, acquisitions, joint ventures and some others to maintain their dominance in this industry.
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