# Tech-Savvy Self-Driving Shuttles Coast Autonomous' P-1 Shuttle is Demonstrated in Times Square By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-08-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-shuttle References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/coast-autonomous-shuttle-demo/#/3) & [coastautonomous](https://coastautonomous.com/press.html) Coast Autonomous develops a self-driving shuttle that debuted on Broadway in New York. The people-packed location is specifically picked to showcase the precision and effectiveness of the autonomous vehicle, as well as communicate the company's confidence in its technology. The self-driving shuttle is essentially "a [bi-directional van](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-vision-v)" and has no space for a driver. The interior boasts seating in a ring with "built-in screens for displaying information to passengers." Coast Autonomous creates the [autonomous P-1 shuttle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linq) to "run quietly and smoothly" at low speeds, capable to navigate environments with mixed traffic. The ground speed fluctuates between 10 and 15 miles per hour. Naturally, the self-driving shuttle is able to navigate with reference to GPS coordinates and is "aware" of nearby objects via LIDAR sensors. Photo Credits: [Jeremy Kaplan](https://www.digitaltrends.com/users/jkaplan/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Self-driving Shuttles:** Opportunity for developing advanced autonomous vehicles for transportation services. - **Tech-savvy Transportation:** Disruption potential in the transportation industry through the incorporation of advanced technology in vehicles. - **Autonomous Vehicle Navigation:** Potential for innovation in GPS and LIDAR technology to improve vehicle navigation and object detection. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Opportunity for automotive companies to develop self-driving shuttles and enhance existing navigation systems. - **Transportation:** Disruption potential in the transportation industry through the implementation of self-driving shuttles. - **Technology:** Opportunity for tech companies to develop advanced navigation and sensor technologies for autonomous vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-shuttle.md) - [Electrically Powered Self-Driving Shuttles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-shuttles.md) - [Self-Driving Shuttle Service Deployments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-shuttle-service.md) - [Automated Transit Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-transit-bus.md) - [AI-Powered Autonomous Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-buses.md) - [Cab-Less Transporter EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transporter.md) - [Capaciously Compact Robotaxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-taxis.md) - [Accessible Driverless Public Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loop-prgram.md) - [Autonomous Seniors Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deliveries-to-seniors.md)