Guiyang opens unmanned bus line

The Huaxi University Town Unmanned Bus Line opened on May 4, becoming the first unmanned bus line in Southwest China's Guizhou province.  

The Robobus is in operation. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

The bus departs from Guiyang Loop Line Railway's Huaxi University Town Station, passes through Guizhou Normal University, Guizhou Minzu University, and arrives at the Guizhou Institute of Technology, covering a distance of 5 kilometers in 15 to 20 minutes.

The unmanned bus (Robobus) is a mobile space product created by MIX Moving Intelligent Technology Co. Inside the carriage, four high-definition screens display real-time updates on vehicle speed, surrounding environment, and station information, giving passengers a clear understanding of their travel status. Passengers can also adjust the color and brightness of the ambient lights, as well as the temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner with the control panel.

"The USB charging ports on both sides of the seats are a thoughtful addition," said Li Xiaoyang, a Guizhou Normal University student.

The bus line is on free trial from May 4 to 31. Passengers can scan the QR code on the station board or search the WeChat mini program Robobus to make reservations.