Autonomous bus Leuven: a first for our passengers
Starting Thursday, January 22, a new phase in our pilot project on autonomous mobility in Leuven will begin. For the first time, you can ride an autonomous bus on the new line 16.
22 January 2026 - Tips, information and news
Important to know
You must be at least 1.20 meters tall to ride alone. Are you shorter? Then you may ride under the supervision of an adult.
The bus automatically stops at all stops, so there is no need to press the bell.
Please take a seat and fasten your seatbelt; this is mandatory.
There is room for a maximum of eight passengers.
Register your boarding digitally as a subscriber. Or purchase a standard ticket in advance via SMS or our app. It is not possible to pay or scan on the bus.
As a passenger with limited mobility, you can travel if you can be seated and buckled with a seatbelt. Wheelchairs cannot be accommodated on this vehicle.
Schedule and route
The buses run from Leuven Station to Heverlee and back. Check the schedule via our route planner and app. Search for line 16 and enter a date to see the stops.
Line 16 - autonomous bus Leuven
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