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Autonomous KIRA shuttles run longer and serve new locations
(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
BENTELER acquires Deutsche Bahn company ioki, creating first European full-service provider for autonomous mobility
(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
Milestone for the iamo pilot project: Automated vehicles receive road approval (Switzerland)
(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
Project update KIRA: Passengers can access autonomous driving shuttles in Darmstadt
(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
ioki in the media
ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International
»Project KIRA expands autonomous shuttle service to Darmstadt«
September 3, 2025
Ferpress
»Guida autonoma nei trasporti pubblici: ioki fornisce software on-demand per progetto pilota in Svizzera«
January 15, 2025
Route One
»Wiltshire Connect DRT sees over 55,000 passengers in first year«
August 1, 2024
Sustainable Bus
»Wayla, the startup ready to launch on-demand mobility offer in Milan (powered by ioki technology)«
July 23, 2024
ADAS & autonomous vehicle
»Vay and ioki to partner on remotely driven on-demand public transportation«
February 16, 2024
Sustainable Bus
»DB-owned tech company ioki launches navigation software for bus/rail replacement services«
January 30, 2024
