Framework agreements to prepare an innovation partnership for procuring autonomous vehicle systems for public transport

Summary

The Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Transport is procuring several framework agreements to prepare an innovation partnership, or another innovative procurement model, for the introduction of autonomous vehicle systems. The work covers conceptual, organisational, legal and technical preparation, as well as the development of the necessary structures. The main focus is road-based public transport, with freight transport and robotaxis addressed to a lesser extent.