The FABULOS (Future Automated Bus Urban Level Operation Systems) project was designed to accelerate innovation in the development of autonomous bus systems and prepare cities for the future of mobility, with the goal to implement and operate an autonomous electric bus line using a pre-commercial procurement approach. Different holistic automated fleet management solutions have been piloted in five partner cities, with the collaboration of public and private entities sharing the benefits and risks of the project.

The project applies a systems approach in order to find a holistic solution that includes not just a fleet of autonomous electric buses, but also the overall fleet management capabilities, maintenance and charging, and control room functions with full integration into existing public transport.