Redlands Coast Smart Mobility Trial
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⚠️ The RACQ smart shuttle autonomous vehicle trial operating as a driverless bus on Karragarra Island has temporarily ceased operations until further notice in order to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Thank you for your understanding. Redland City Council is partnering with RACQ to bring an exciting and innovative transport trial to the Southern Moreton Bay Islands. The Redlands Coast Smart Mobility Trial is a joint initiative between the RACQ and Redland City Council with the support of SEQ Council of Mayors, which will trial the use of the RACQ Smart Shuttle on Karragarra Island. This Autonomous Vehicle is supplied by RACQ for the trial, which started on Karragarra Island on 26 November 2019 and will run for 6 months until May 2020. The trial is free for passengers, with the vehicle running from Monday to Thursday 9.30am–3.30pm and Friday 9.30am–12.30pm around the ferry schedule. It is designed to test autonomous transport for potential future applications across Queensland. This is a trial only at this stage, with the information to inform Council and RACQ about potential future applications, as well as helping Council advocate to other levels of government for increased transport for our community. We are excited that the Southern Moreton Bay Islands are host to the first ever deployment of a long-term Autonomous Vehicle trial in Queensland. There is no doubt our islands have unique transport challenges that require unique transport solutions and this trial shows Council’s commitment to finding innovative transport solutions for our residents.