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Turn every bus into a smartbus with SmartDEPOT™
We invite city bus OEMs to join a proven, depot-first ecosystem that turns every vehicle into a smartbus. By integrating SmartDEPOT™ as a native capability, you give operators autonomous, driverless maneuvers in real depots, under real constraints — improving safety, freeing driver time, and unlocking higher fleet utilization without demanding major infrastructure changes. Together, we can offer transport operators a scalable, cybersecurity-compliant platform that orchestrates parking, charging, and workshop movements with precision, while giving you a clear roadmap toward fully autonomous public transport and a differentiated value proposition in every tender.
Saves drivers' time
Every manoeuvre in the depot requires a driver. Every stop costs time. SmartDEPOT™ saves the drivers' time – without the need for major investments. These are real minutes that can be used on the line.
Works in any depot
Smartbuses work in any depot. They require no significant infrastructure changes. They don’t complicate daily operations. It's a simple path to savings and better use of resources.
Safety without compromise
The smartbus sees more. From every angle. With spatial, precise 360˚ laser-based vision, it continuously monitors the vehicle’s surroundings. Fewer collisions – more peace of mind.
See things in action
Watch how SmartDEPOT™ turns an ordinary depot into a fully orchestrated, autonomous operation — with smartbuses parking, charging, and repositioning themselves without a driver. In this launch video, you’ll see real vehicles moving safely through tight spaces, Mission Control coordinating every maneuver in real time, and depot workflows running smoothly without disruptive infrastructure changes. This is what recovering driver time, reducing collisions, and getting every bus ready on schedule actually looks like in practice.
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.
Knowledge hub
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.