MTR is testing driverless cars to connect West Kowloon and Kowloon Airport Express stations
Travellers will soon get point-to-point station transfers, along with in-town check-in and baggage drop
MTR is testing driverless cars to link West Kowloon and Kowloon Airport Express stations. The trial employs four sixth-generation Baidu Apollo electric vehicles to shuttle commuters between the two locations, reducing the transfer time from a 10-minute walk to approximately seven minutes. The road trials are conducted under a pilot license from the Transport Department and will advance through four phases, starting with on-road testing without passengers and progressing to non-commercial passenger trials, remote control monitoring, and finally, fully driverless passenger trips.
If successful, the AV service will commence in the second quarter of 2027. MTR also plans to introduce a new in-town check-in and baggage drop counter at West Kowloon Station, enabling travelers arriving on high-speed rail to drop their luggage and proceed to Kowloon Station via a self-driving car.
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