Table of Contents
- Opening the Era of Autonomous Driving! Full Introduction of Busan's Osiria Autonomous Bus
- What are the routes and operating methods of the autonomous buses?
- Osiria Tourism Complex: A Future Space Where Smart Tourism Meets Autonomous Driving
- The Future as Envisioned by Busan City – Evolution into an AI-Based City
- Conclusion – Osiria Autonomous Buses, Smart Innovations Becoming Part of Daily Life
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Opening the Era of Autonomous Driving! Full Introduction of Busan's Osiria Autonomous Bus
Busan City held the opening ceremony for the introduction of autonomous buses in the Osiria tourism complex on July 10, 2025. This event signifies an important first step towards a future-oriented transportation system.
Starting in September, the general public will be able to use these autonomous buses. At the event held at the Osiria Station Plaza, key personnel, including Busan Mayor Park Hyung-jun, attended to introduce autonomous driving technology to citizens and provide opportunities for hands-on experiences.
These efforts are expected to be a significant turning point in leading transportation innovation in Busan.
What are the routes and operating methods of the autonomous buses?
The newly introduced autonomous buses in Busan operate in a mixed form on the road alongside regular vehicles, based on Level 3 autonomous driving technology. This system performs most driving automatically but is designed to allow the seated test driver to manually intervene in emergency situations.
The buses operate from 9 AM to 6 PM and are currently in trial operation on two routes. The first route runs from Osiria Station to the Busan National Science Museum, while the second route runs from Osiria Station to the coastal road area.
For each route, two autonomous buses with a capacity of over 15 passengers are deployed, making a total of four buses operating along a 9.4 km loop. Currently, these are in trial operation, and after concluding test runs in August, they will be officially launched in September.
Osiria Tourism Complex: A Future Space Where Smart Tourism Meets Autonomous Driving
The Osiria tourism complex, located in the eastern part of Busan, is a representative complex space for tourism and leisure, housing various facilities such as Lotte World, Busan National Science Museum, and Aqua World. The introduction of the autonomous bus reflects an effort to provide better convenience for tourists by combining such tourism content with smart transportation infrastructure.
This project is part of the 'Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Operation Zone Establishment Project', which is supported by 9.4 billion KRW in government and city funding, and includes creating precise maps, building smart roads, and developing an integrated control system. This is expected to be an important foundation for transitioning Busan's transportation system to an AI-based framework.
As such, the development of the Osiria tourism complex is expected to significantly contribute to both the revitalization of the local economy and the establishment of a smart transportation system.
The Future as Envisioned by Busan City – Evolution into an AI-Based City
Busan Mayor Park Hyung-jun stated that the introduction of autonomous buses is an important first step not only in transforming transportation services but also in leading the overall development of the city by integrating AI technology across various sectors, including industry, culture, administration, and education.
Busan City plans to expand autonomous driving services along the BRT section from the Middle East to Nae-seong and aims to establish an AI-based transportation system in citizens' daily lives.
Conclusion – Osiria Autonomous Buses, Smart Innovations Becoming Part of Daily Life
Starting from September 2025, the autonomous buses to be operated in Busan's Osiria will provide citizens with a new opportunity to experience a 'future city'.
This project realizes convenient tourism, safe transportation, and eco-friendly mobility simultaneously, holding the potential to establish itself as a model for smart cities across the nation, beyond Busan.
If you are planning to visit Osiria this fall, experiencing the autonomous bus would be a good idea. A new era of movement awaits you.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When is the opening date and service start date for the Osiria autonomous bus in Busan?
The Busan Osiria autonomous bus will be open to the public after the opening ceremony on July 10, 2025, starting in September.
Busan City held the opening ceremony for the Osiria autonomous bus in the Osiria tourism complex on July 10, 2025. During the event, the mayor of Busan introduced the autonomous driving technology, and starting in September, the general public will be able to use the autonomous buses. This is an important first step in showcasing Busan's future-oriented transportation system.
Q. What are the routes and operating hours of the Osiria autonomous bus?
The autonomous bus operates on two routes from Osiria Station to the Busan National Science Museum and the coastal road from 9 AM to 6 PM.
The Osiria autonomous bus, currently in trial operation on two routes, runs from Osiria Station to the Busan National Science Museum on the first route and from Osiria Station to the coastal road area on the second route. Each route has two buses with a capacity of over 15 passengers, making a total of four buses circulating a 9.4 km area. The buses will operate from 9 AM to 6 PM on weekdays, with the test driver able to manually intervene in emergency situations.
Q. What is the purpose and effect of the introduction of autonomous buses in the Osiria tourism complex?
The autonomous bus was introduced to enhance tourist convenience, revitalize the local economy, and establish smart transportation infrastructure.
The Osiria tourism complex is a multi-tourism space with various facilities such as Lotte World and the Busan National Science Museum. Busan City is introducing autonomous buses to provide convenience for tourists and create a future-oriented tourism infrastructure by combining it with smart transportation systems. This initiative is part of a pilot operation zone project, funded with 9.4 billion KRW, serving as the foundation for an AI-based transportation system across Busan.
Q. What is Busan City's vision for the future city through the introduction of autonomous buses?
The vision is smart progress and transportation innovation across the city through the integration of AI technology in industry, culture, administration, and education.
Busan Mayor Park Hyung-jun has expressed that through the introduction of autonomous buses, he aims to lead the city's development by integrating AI technology into all sectors beyond just transportation changes. Plans are in place to expand autonomous driving services along the BRT corridor, allowing an AI-based transportation system to naturally integrate into citizens' everyday lives. This is a key step towards transforming Busan into an AI-centered smart city.
Q. What level of autonomous driving technology is used in the autonomous buses?
They apply Level 3 autonomous driving technology, allowing automated driving in normal conditions and manual intervention in emergencies.
The Busan Osiria autonomous bus uses Level 3 autonomous driving technology. This technology allows the bus to operate independently in most driving situations, while the test driver is designed to take manual control in emergencies or exceptional circumstances. This ensures safety while allowing citizens to experience autonomous driving technology.
