The mobility of the future

Autonomous Mobility

ebblo’s goal is to coordinate and optimise all available mobility services. This also includes services and solutions for self-driving vehicles. Such flexible transport services can make an important contribution to transport networks by covering the first and last mile. Transport companies can use them to supplement and enhance their transport systems in a meaningful and efficient way.

With our LIO control system, transport companies have an overview of all their vehicles, regardless of the drive technology they use and whether or not there is a driver on board. We have already integrated autonomous vehicles into our control system on several occasions in the past – also in combination with concepts for demand response transport/mobility-on-demand.

Integration into control systems

ebblo seamlessly integrates autonomous vehicles from different manufacturers into existing public transport control systems. With ebblo’s AVOC (Autonomous Vehicle Operation Centre) software solution, self-driving vehicles can be integrated into both our own systems and those of other manufacturers. AVOC acts as an interface between the vehicle manufacturers’ background systems and the operations control system.

Autonomous vehicles can also be integrated into mobility-on-demand concepts. In addition to other demand response transport services, they can cover the first and last mile. In this way, they actively contribute to climate protection, as passengers can cover their entire journey without using a private vehicle.

Expertise in the integration of autonomous mobility

ebblo – formerly known as Trapeze and AMoTech – began exploring the topic of autonomous mobility at an early stage and has acquired extensive expertise in this field. We have been involved in various projects and feasibility studies, gaining a wealth of experience and demonstrating in practice how autonomous vehicles can be fully integrated into an operations control system.

Route 12 in Neuhausen am Rheinfall was our first project involving autonomous mobility and also the world’s first integration of a self-driving vehicle into an existing control system! In collaboration with Swiss Transit Lab, a vehicle from manufacturer Navya was integrated into the control system of Schaffhausen Transport Services (Verkehrsbetriebe Schaffhausen). Thanks to the system integration, passenger information and vehicle data, among other things, were displayed centrally.

In Bern, a self-driving shuttle from the manufacturer EasyMile was tested for two years on a route between the Bear Park (Bärenpark) and the Marzili funicular (Marzilibahn). The integration of the vehicle into the existing control system made it possible to monitor and control automated and conventional vehicles together without expanding the control centre.

Monheim has implemented the world’s first operation of self-driving public buses connected to an existing control system. Since February 2020, Monheim’s public transport system has been operating an old town line with EasyMile vehicles. These are integrated into the existing control system, allowing dispatchers to manage conventional and automated buses simultaneously.

Swiss Transit Lab

ebblo is a member of the Swiss Transit Lab (STL), which belongs to the Swiss Association for Autonomous Mobility (SAAM).

The Swiss Transit Lab is a platform for projects and testing technologies under real-life conditions in the field of intelligent mobility.

Interested parties from business, science and society can help shape solutions for the mobility of the future at STL.

www.swisstransitlab.com

What is autonomous mobility?

Autonomous mobility refers to services and technologies for self-driving vehicles within transport networks. These solutions help coordinate and optimise available mobility services. They can complement existing public transport operations and improve network coverage.

How are autonomous vehicles integrated into transport systems?

ebblo uses its AVOC software solution to connect vehicle manufacturer systems with operations control systems. This allows autonomous vehicles to be managed alongside conventional fleets. The integration supports unified monitoring and control.

What is the purpose of AVOC?

AVOC serves as the interface between autonomous vehicle back-end systems and transport control systems. It enables integration with ebblo systems as well as third-party solutions. This provides operational flexibility for transport operators.

How can autonomous vehicles support first and last mile travel?

They can be integrated into demand-responsive mobility services to connect passengers with existing transport networks. This helps close service gaps and improve accessibility.

What experience does ebblo have in autonomous mobility?

ebblo has participated in multiple projects and feasibility studies involving autonomous vehicles. These projects have demonstrated how self-driving vehicles can be fully integrated into operational control systems.

What was Route 12 in Neuhausen am Rheinfall?

Route 12 was one of ebblo’s pioneering autonomous mobility projects. A self-driving Navya vehicle was integrated into the control system of Schaffhausen Transport Services, enabling centralised vehicle and passenger information management.

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