MOIA has unveiled the ID. Buzz AD – the first fully autonomous production vehicle from Volkswagen, specifically optimized for use in mobility services. The vehicle is part of a comprehensive end-to-end solution that also includes a software ecosystem and services for operators of autonomous mobility services. With this, MOIA offers public and private mobility providers a turnkey package to launch autonomous services quickly, safely and at scale.
“With our fully autonomous complete solution, we are creating a mobility offering that is unique in this form: cities, municipalities and fleet operators can provide autonomous mobility for all simply and reliably,” said Oliver Blume, CEO of the Volkswagen Group. “Our driverless ID. Buzz shuttles are part of a fully connected 360° package made up of leading technology, an attractive vehicle fleet, intelligent fleet management and a customer-centric booking system – all from a single source and quickly scalable to fleet size on the road. This positions the Volkswagen Group among the frontrunners in a multi-billiondollar global growth market. Hamburg is our starting point. Beginning in 2026, we will bring sustainable, autonomous mobility to large-scale deployment in Europe and the US – another milestone on our path to becoming a global technology driver in the automotive industry.”
“With the ID. Buzz AD, future technology becomes market-ready,” added Christian Senger, CEO of Volkswagen Autonomous Mobility. “By combining vehicle and software into a fully autonomous solution, we are bundling our technological expertise with a clear focus on artificial intelligence. Our goal is to create intelligent mobility solutions that can be deployed across Europe and worldwide. In doing so, we are making a tangible contribution to technological sovereignty and strengthening Germany’s role in a highly dynamic field of innovation.”
MOIA’s complete solution brings together all components needed to transform an autonomous vehicle into a ready-to-use mobility system. It includes a vehicle homologated to automotive standards, featuring Mobileye’s self-driving system, along with a proprietary Autonomous Driving Mobility as a Service (AD MaaS) Ecosystem Platform. The software uses artificial intelligence to manage fleets in real time, assist passengers automatically, ensure safety and integrate seamlessly into existing booking apps. It also meets key regulatory requirements for SAE Level 4 automated vehicles, such as remote supervision and safe handling of edge like emergency interventions.
The solution is rounded out by a third component: Operator enablement. This provides full support to operators of autonomous vehicle fleets in implementing and operating an AD ecosystem – from simulation and training to deployment and live monitoring in day-to-day operations.
“Mobility is a basic human need. Artificial intelligence opens entirely new opportunities to give people access to flexible, shared, comfortable and affordable mobility,” said Sascha Meyer, CEO of MOIA. Autonomous vehicles can help tackle challenges such as the growing driver shortage and low service demand in rural regions. “With the AD ecosystem and the ID. Buzz AD, we are creating a mobility offering that allows operators of autonomous fleets to serve cities, suburbs, and rural areas alike.”
In related news, Volkswagen ADMT, the autonomous mobility subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America, and Uber Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to deploy a fleet of all-electric, fully autonomous ID. Buzz AD vehicles in multiple US markets over the next decade, starting in Los Angeles, California. Read the full story