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Transit Bus Automation Policy FAQs

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As the transit industry begins to explore the use of automated transit buses, many stakeholders have questions about the impact of new technologies on transit agencies, employees, riders and the general public. In response, FTA has developed Transit Bus Automation Policy FAQs for key areas of interest:

  • Transit bus automation in relation to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements
  • Transit bus automation in relation to FTA requirements
  • Transit bus automation in relation to other considerations
Last updated: Friday, November 1, 2019
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