Volkswagen’s mobility subsidiary Moia will expand its operations to Norway through a new partnership with public transport authority Ruter and autonomous vehicle operator Holo, marking the deployment of autonomous ID. Buzz AD shuttles in Oslo from spring 2026. The programme represents the next phase of the city’s shared, on-demand autonomous transport strategy.
Moia’s entry into Norway follows a strategic shift from operating ridepooling services toward providing technology and turnkey systems for autonomous mobility. The company said it now aims to supply public and private transport operators with integrated solutions, including software ecosystems, app platforms and operational support. The transition builds on Moia’s move two years ago to open its electric ridepooling technology to third-party partners under a licensing model.
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Under the agreement, Oslo will receive self-driving versions of the ID. Buzz AD along with Moia’s digital service platform. Holo, which has experience running autonomous services across Scandinavia, will support the deployment. Ruter said the initiative will “usher in the next phase of shared, on-demand autonomous transport in Oslo,” and is expected to inform long-term mobility planning within its sustainability framework.
Ruter and Holo have already been testing autonomous mobility in Oslo’s Groruddalen district since 2023 as part of the EU-funded ULTIMO consortium, which includes European cities, transport operators and technology developers. The collaboration with Moia will expand these efforts with vehicles built specifically for shared mobility, featuring sensor systems using cameras, lidar and radar.
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“Together, we are creating a blueprint for integrating autonomous mobility into public transport with a made-in-Europe solution built for Europe’s common good,” said Moia CEO Sascha Meyer. “Oslo, with its ambitious climate goals, progressive transport policies and varied climate, is an ideal environment for launching sustainable mobility solutions.”
Ruter CEO Bernt Reitan Jenssen said the cooperation marks an important step for the city’s autonomous transport ambitions. “This will elevate both the project and the customer experience to a new level, giving our passengers an even clearer vision of the future transport service we’re developing here,” he said.
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The Oslo deployment marks Moia’s first major expansion beyond Germany, where the company has conducted autonomous shuttle trials in Hamburg through the ALIKE project and is supporting deployments in Berlin with public transport operator BVG. Additional test activities are underway in Munich, Austin and Los Angeles. Moia aims to secure EU type approval for the ID. Buzz AD by 2027.