News Archive - ioki https://ioki.com/en/category/news/ DIGITAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:25:17 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.5 https://ioki.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-ioki-logo-blue-scaled-1-32x32.jpg News Archive - ioki https://ioki.com/en/category/news/ 32 32 Autonomous KIRA shuttles run longer and serve new locations https://ioki.com/en/autonomous-kira-shuttles-run-longer-and-serve-new-locations/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:15:51 +0000 https://ioki.com/?p=80901 (Hofheim/Frankfurt, 31st March 2026) Extended operating hours from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Operating area expanded to include the east of Darmstadt as well as new stops in Langen and Egelsbach • More than 3,500 approved KIRA test users • Conclusion after ten months of operation: Passengers rate journeys as very safe and comfortable

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]]> BENTELER acquires Deutsche Bahn company ioki, creating first European full-service provider for autonomous mobility https://ioki.com/en/benteler-acquires-deutsche-bahn-company-ioki-creating-first-european-full-service-provider-for-autonomous-mobility/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:59:33 +0000 https://ioki.com/?p=73923 (Salzburg/Frankfurt, January 5, 2026) Unique group of companies accelerating the mobility transition: Autonomous vehicles, operational services and software-based mobility solutions “made in Europe” from a single source • Integrated approach simplifies the rollout and operation of autonomous fleets for cities and transport operators • New growth opportunities for all companies involved

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]]> Milestone for the iamo pilot project: Automated vehicles receive road approval (Switzerland) https://ioki.com/en/milestone-for-the-iamo-pilot-project-automated-vehicles-receive-road-approval-switzerland/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:13:56 +0000 https://ioki.com/?p=73604 (Otelfingen/Frankfurt, 20 November 2025) Training drives with driverless vehicles start in Furttal near Zurich • important project phase on the way to fully automated operation • vehicle booking via ioki app in 2026

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]]> Project update KIRA: Passengers can access autonomous driving shuttles in Darmstadt https://ioki.com/en/project-update-kira-passengers-can-access-autonomous-driving-shuttles-in-darmstadt/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:17:04 +0000 https://ioki.com/?p=71784 (Darmstadt/Berlin, 2 September 2025) The existing area of the KIRA pilot project is expanding to include the north of Darmstadt - After three months of operation, more than 1,000 approved test users - rides are rated as comfortable and safe

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]]> ioki launches ioki Route in Italy https://ioki.com/en/ioki-launches-ioki-route-in-italy/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:11:03 +0000 https://ioki.com/?p=71485 (Frankfurt am Main/Milano July 17, 2025) Reduction of training time by approximately 2 weeks and savings of about €3,000 for every new driver. Decreased stress levels among drivers, resulting in fewer accidents after the training and use of ioki Route. Route adjustments implemented in minutes by the operations center and instantly distributed to drivers via the navigation app.

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]]> Autonomous Driving in Public Transport: Pro-ject KIRA Kicks Off with Test Passengers https://ioki.com/en/autonomous-driving-in-public-transport-pro-ject-kira-kicks-off-with-test-passengers/ Wed, 28 May 2025 06:42:56 +0000 https://ioki.com/?p=71369 (Frankfurt am Main/Langen May 26, 2025) For the first time in Germany, passengers can ride on public transport at level 4 automation / Final project phase begins immediately in the Rhine-Main region, initially in Langen and Egelsbach (Offenbach district) / Booking of journeys on-demand via ioki app / Registration required

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]]> Kraftraum-Shuttle: ioki wins tender for on-demand platform in the Rhenish mining area https://ioki.com/en/kraftraum-shuttle-ioki-wins-tender-for-on-demand-platform-in-the-rhenish-mining-area/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:32:03 +0000 https://ioki.com/?p=71160 (Frankfurt am Main/Rommerskirchen 10th of March 2025) Joint project to reduce costs of on-demand transport for municipalities • Kraftraum-Shuttle in Rommerskirchen has started

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]]> Data-driven transport planning: ioki and SonoBeacon collaborate for efficient local public transport https://ioki.com/en/data-driven-transport-planning-ioki-and-sonobeacon-collaborate-for-efficient-local-public-transport/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:14:24 +0000 https://ioki.com/?p=70748 (Frankfurt/Wismar, January 28, 2025) Making public transport more attractive through data availability • Data-based transport planning for greater efficiency in public transport • Customer satisfaction despite cost pressure

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]]> Autonomous driving in public transport: ioki provides on-demand software for pilot project in Switzerland https://ioki.com/en/autonomous-driving-in-public-transport-ioki-provides-on-demand-software-for-pilot-project-in-switzerland/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:19:10 +0000 https://ioki.com/?p=70665 (Zurich/Frankfurt am Main, 14th January 2025) Test phase to start in spring 2025 • Forward-looking pilot project with renowned partners • ioki delivers app and algorithm for autonomous driving in the canton of Zurich

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