# Autonomous Electric Transport Vehicles The 'Navya Arma' Autonomous Bus Vehicle Holds 15 Passengers By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bus-vehicle References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/navya-arma-autonomous-shuttle-bus/43389/) & [navya.tech](http://navya.tech/) The future of [public transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karsan-automotive) is likely going to shift more towards being autonomous as time goes on, so the 'Navya Arma' bus vehicle shows us what we can expect. Currently in use in a number of geofenced areas, the 'Navya Arma' has a top speed of 45km/h and carries 15 passengers in total. The 'Navya Arma' [electric bus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yutong-bus) is inherently efficient when it comes to transporting passengers and proves to have significant merit when it comes to professional implementations. Available for purchase now, the 'Navya Arma' bus vehicle shows us what we can expect to see when [autonomous vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-cybercab) start hitting the road. They'll be efficient and useful, but they won't be zipping around at break-neck speeds just yet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Autonomous Electric Transport Vehicles:** The 'Navya Arma' bus vehicle showcases the future of autonomous public transportation. - **Efficiency in Passenger Transportation:** The 'Navya Arma' bus vehicle demonstrates the potential for efficient and sustainable passenger transport. - **Professional Implementation of Autonomous Vehicles:** The 'Navya Arma' bus vehicle highlights the opportunity for autonomous vehicles in professional settings. ### Where This Applies - **Public Transportation:** The 'Navya Arma' bus vehicle introduces advancements in autonomous transportation for public transit systems. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** The 'Navya Arma' bus vehicle showcases the growth potential for electric vehicle manufacturers in the autonomous transport industry. - **Smart City Infrastructure:** The 'Navya Arma' bus vehicle raises the importance of integrating smart city infrastructure to support autonomous public transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Autonomous Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-buses.md) - [Reconfigurable Travel Pod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-robobus.md) - [Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-atoz-shuttle-bus.md) - [Transparent Self-Driving EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimo-electric-vehicle.md) - [Art Deco Self-Driving Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-robovan.md) - [Accesible Autonomous Transportation Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobility-service.md) - [Maneuverable Electric City Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ree-xbw.md) - [Transforming Autonomous Transportation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrival-chemie.md) - [Groundbreaking Public Transit Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertically-integrated-smart-transit-system.md)