Current technological developments allow the testing of shared autonomous electric
vehicles in real-life conditions. Consequently, we can evaluate how users react and if these
developments might lead to more sustainable transport behaviour in the future. The purpose
of this study was to capture public opinion regarding autonomous vehicles in terms of user
experience and intended future use. Autonomous shuttles were operated in the Brussels
Capital Region in a mixed traffic situation, allowing interaction with other road users. We …

A successful implementation of autonomous vehicles will depend to a great extent on the
acceptance of users. The individual attitudes regarding AVs are crucial in the adoption of
this technology. Numerous autonomous shuttle projects have been deployed worldwide to
gather insights on the technical behavior of these shuttles. Certain projects have a specific
focus on user experience and acceptance of autonomous technology. As mobility patterns
vary across geographic regions, the current paper investigates the user acceptance of an …