Join the Smartbus Onboard Program

The Smartbus Onboard Program helps PTOs implement autonomous depot technology without disrupting daily operations. It’s a structured, low-risk path in three phases: Smartbus Ready (preparation + risk assessment), Smartbus Pilot (technical validation with no commitment), and Smartbus Tender (operational validation with minimal risk) — so you can prove value, build confidence, and scale responsibly.

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We will carry out a comprehensive technical assessment of the depot for the possible application of the SmartDEPOT™ system.

We offer a professional certificate as a start to the process of smartbus implementation and conscious preparation for the technologies of the future.

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What does the smartbus onboarding process look like?

The possibility of using a mini-class smartbus to carry out tests directly in the depot environment.
Analysis of the spatial layout, infrastructure and organisation of traffic and work.
An indication of which elements are ready and which need to be adjusted to ensure that smartbuses can move safely.
The delivery of an economic analysis of the implementation taking into account potential savings and return on investment, allowing transport operators to make decisions based on a thorough assessment of both the technical and financial efficiency of the solution.

Latest news

Autonomous Systems at IT-TRANS

Karlsruhe, Germany – 19 February 2026

At IT-TRANS 2026 (Karlsruhe, 3–5 March), Autonomous Systems will present its depot-first autonomy approach for European smartbuses. Co-CEO Jan Gramatyka will speak at the Market Update Forum on 4 March (15:00) and serve as an expert trainer in the UITP Academy session on smart depots. Autonomous Systems is also a Future Mobility Award 2026 finalist.

Smartbus Pilot at PKM Gliwice

Gliwice, Poland – 5 December 2025

Autonomous Systems, a technology company founded and operating in Gliwice, has launched the Smartbus Pilot together with PKM Gliwice at the city’s depot. The project brings together local engineering expertise and the experience of a municipal public transport operator, advancing a new category of smartbuses – standard city buses equipped with autonomous driving functions for depot operations.

Autonomous Systems joins UITP

Gliwice, Poland / Oslo, Norway – 30 October 2025

Autonomous Systems, a European technology company developing autonomous mobility solutions for cities and transit operators, has joined the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) as a new member and contributor to the global dialogue on automated mobility.

The ROI of smartbuses

Autonomy in public transport is often discussed as a future end-state. Here’s the practical view: what happens to costs and capacity when you automate the repetitive, non-revenue movements inside the depot. It starts with a simple ROI equation, breaks down the real cost buckets (per bus vs per depot), and shows why fleet scale changes unit economics - a straightforward way to turn “interesting” into “measurable.”

How safe are smartbuses?

Depots are challenging because people and buses share tight spaces, and visibility is often interrupted by large vehicles and blind spots. Safety depends on where “the system’s eyes and judgement” live and what that implies for everyday operations. It then comes down to operational basics: low speed, predictable movements, pedestrian priority, defined operating boundaries, and well-defined staff procedures.

Revolution Evolution in bus autonomy

Autonomous buses won’t arrive via a single leap. This article explains why depot-first autonomy is the practical on-ramp: start in a controlled environment, learn safely in real operations, and build step-by-step readiness for street autonomy without disrupting service.