Israeli autonomous mobility company Carteav has launched its driverless vehicle service at Ramat Gan National Park, in what the firm and city officials describe as a first-of-its-kind deployment in a major urban green space.
The initiative, developed in partnership with the City of Ramat Gan, introduces low-speed autonomous shuttles designed to operate safely alongside pedestrians and cyclists. The service currently runs on a fixed route with designated stops, with plans to evolve into an on-demand model as adoption grows.
Ramat Gan’s mayor, Carmel Shama HaCohen, said the program supports the city’s broader strategy of integrating new technologies to improve accessibility. “This project underscores our commitment to transforming Ramat Gan into a hub of AI-driven innovation, sustainable mobility, and accessibility,” he said. “By using autonomous technology, we’re enabling thousands of daily visitors – especially the elderly and mobility-restricted – to experience the magic of the park safely and comfortably.”
Carteav’s pilot aims to demonstrate the potential of autonomous transport in real-world public environments. “This demonstrates exactly what Carteav stands for: safe, inclusive, and practical autonomous transport,” said CEO Avinoam Barak. He added that the technology could be extended to “parks, office campuses, retirement villages, gated communities, industrial zones, and beyond.”