X

This is Mercedes-Benz's vision for the future of the city bus

The Mercedes-Benz Future Bus is a look at the next generation of public transportation, complete with autonomous features.

Andrew Krok
Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. From there, he moved to the editorial side, penning several written features in Total 911 Magazine before becoming a full-time auto writer, first for a local Chicago outlet and then for CNET Cars.
Andrew Krok
Mercedes-Benz Future Bus
1 of 20 Daimler

If this is what the city bus will become, sign me up.

Mercedes-Benz Future Bus
2 of 20 Daimler

The Mercedes-Benz Future Bus comes with CityPilot, a largely autonomous driving system.

Mercedes-Benz Future Bus
3 of 20 Daimler

CityPilot can navigate tunnels, junctions with traffic lights and roads filled with obstacles.

Mercedes-Benz Future Bus
4 of 20 Daimler

It'll even stop at bus stops, loading and unloading passengers autonomously.

Mercedes-Benz Future Bus
5 of 20 Daimler

Of course, a driver will still be present in the event human intervention is required.

Mercedes-Benz Future Bus
6 of 20 Daimler

The interior is just as fancy as the exterior.

Mercedes-Benz Future Bus
7 of 20 Daimler

Mercedes has already tested its CityPilot system in the Netherlands, covering some 20 kilometers of tunnels, tight turns and highways.

Mercedes-Benz Future Bus
8 of 20 Daimler

CityPilot works thanks to nearly a dozen cameras, GPS and two different kinds of radar.

Mercedes-Benz Future Bus
9 of 20 Daimler

Lord knows a bus like this won't be cheap.

Mercedes-Benz Future Bus
10 of 20 Daimler

Of course, this is just a concept for now, so municipalities shouldn't be foaming at the mouth to get these on roads just yet.

Mercedes-Benz Future Bus
11 of 20 Daimler
Mercedes-Benz Future Bus
12 of 20 Daimler
Mercedes-Benz Future Bus
13 of 20 Daimler
Mercedes-Benz Future Bus
14 of 20 Daimler
Mercedes-Benz Future Bus
15 of 20 Daimler
Mercedes-Benz Future Bus
16 of 20 Daimler
Mercedes-Benz Future Bus
17 of 20 Daimler
Mercedes-Benz Future Bus
18 of 20 Daimler
Mercedes-Benz Future Bus
19 of 20 Daimler
Mercedes-Benz Future Bus
20 of 20 Daimler

More Galleries

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
A houseplant

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera

20 Photos
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
magic-v2-2024-foldable-1383

Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra

10 Photos
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
Samsung Galaxy S24

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum

23 Photos
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
The Galaxy S24 Ultra in multiple colors

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design

23 Photos
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
img-0368.jpg

I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites

34 Photos
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About
Invitation for the Apple September iPhone 15 event

17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About

18 Photos
AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?
img-1599-2.jpg

AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?

17 Photos