The ID. Buzz AD—short for Autonomous Driving—is the cornerstone of MOIA’s new “turnkey solution,” which bundles the vehicle, Mobileye’s self-driving system, and a suite of fleet management and rider interface tools. This integrated platform is designed to help cities, transit agencies, and private operators launch autonomous ride-pooling services with minimal friction.
“This is not just a vehicle launch,” said MOIA CEO Sascha Meyer. “It’s the start of a full-service ecosystem for autonomous mobility.”
Tested extensively in Hamburg, Munich, Austin, and Oslo, the ID. Buzz AD is equipped with a rich sensor array: 13 cameras, nine lidar units, and five radars. Unlike traditional driver-assist systems, this setup is built to support Level 4 autonomy—capable of operating without human intervention within designated areas.
Production of the autonomous ID. Buzz will take place at Volkswagen’s commercial vehicle plant in Hanover. According to MOIA, the vehicle’s components and software have reached automotive-grade maturity, and its capabilities have been validated through a robust validation and verification process.
The ID. Buzz AD is designed with both comfort and safety in mind: four individual seats offer ample personal space, while easily reachable assistance buttons and an intelligent onboard AI provide a reassuring and responsive passenger experience throughout the ride.
The turnkey platform also includes customer-facing apps, back-end operator tools, and a vehicle control center, all designed to ensure a seamless user experience and scalable operation. It is a key part of Volkswagen Group’s broader strategy to enter the estimated $4 trillion autonomous mobility market.
MOIA plans to launch the service commercially in Hamburg starting in 2026, as part of the federally supported “ALIKE” project. A U.S. rollout will follow, with the ID. Buzz AD also set to be used in Uber’s planned robotaxi service in Los Angeles.
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume emphasized the long-term vision: “With the ID. Buzz AD, we are delivering a fully connected mobility solution that integrates seamlessly into urban life. Cities and operators can now offer safe, efficient, and sustainable autonomous mobility.”
MOIA’s approach contrasts with that of competitors like Waymo or Cruise, which operate their own services. Instead, MOIA’s model empowers third-party operators to adopt autonomous services under their own branding, using the full suite of hardware and software provided by the company.
The launch positions Volkswagen as a serious contender in the autonomous mobility arms race—one that combines German engineering with a practical, business-to-business rollout strategy.
