Val Thorens becomes first ski resort to introduce a self-driving bus service

Val Thorens has become the first ski resort in the world to introduce a self-driving electric bus service.

Self-driving bus in Val Thorens

Self-driving bus in Val Thorens


Highest ski resort in Europe

The autonomous bus was designed by the Navya group and started operating in Europe’s highest ski resort this week.

The vehicle is a four-wheel drive electric shuttle that will serve a loop with nine stops and a capacity of 15 passengers.

It is equipped with 12 sensors and 4 cameras and despite its self-drive capabilities will have an operator on board.

Self-driving bus in Val Thorens

Self-driving bus in Val Thorens

Michelin studded tyres

For better grip on the snowy surfaces it has been supplied with Michelin studded Agilis X-Ice North tyres.

The innovation is believed to be a world first in ‘horizontal transport’ in a resort better known for its ‘vertical transport’.

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