Sunderland Self-Driving Bus Project Welcomes Oxa as Autonomy Partner

The Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle (SAMS) project had announced Oxa as the new autonomy provider for its groundbreaking autonomous transport initiative, running during the first quarter of 2025.

Oxa will play a crucial role in bringing the project to life, delivering a state-of-the-art autonomous Ford E-Transit shuttle.

The initiative aims to illustrate how autonomous passenger shuttles can better connect people to key destinations within the city while reducing environmental impact.

Oxa is experienced in providing autonomous vehicle solutions across a range of sectors, including shared passenger transportation and industrial logistics. The company’s self-driving software platform and services enable businesses to benefit from autonomy today – enhancing safety, efficiency and sustainability.

We’re proud to be part of the movement to radically modernise public transport in the UK. We’re taking an innovative approach to bringing autonomy to customers and communities today, and are excited to be getting started in Sunderland.

“The project will demonstrate the potential of autonomous vehicles to create safe, efficient and sustainable transport solutions. We look forward to working closely with the council and partners to make this vision a reality.” – Gavin Jackson, CEO at Oxa

Passenger feedback will be collected throughout the project, for research purposes.

For more information, click here.

Recent news

Oxford Innovation to Host Angel Investing Event

Oxford Innovation to Host Angel Investing Event

An event on Becoming an Angel Investor is being held at the prestigious Saïd Business School in Oxford on 21st May 2025 from 2pm to 5pm. The event is designed to provide those considering angel investing with an opportunity to understand more about investing in...

read more
Purple Transform joins Advanced Oxford

Purple Transform joins Advanced Oxford

Advanced Oxford is delighted to welcome Purple Transform as a new member.   About Purple Transform Founded by industry experts in 2021, Purple Transform was created to use technology for real-world impact and outcomes for organisations worldwide. Built on a...

read more
Loading...