Yellowstone National Park’s Automated Vehicle Shuttle System Now In Operation

The future of vehicle transportation has started in Yellowstone National Park.

The Electric Driverless Demonstration in Yellowstone (T.E.D.D.Y.) successfully transported its first passengers in the Canyon Village Campground area.

There are two low speed electric automated shuttles in the park, and they are being used to understand how automated vehicle shuttle technology can be used in parks and how visitors perceive and engage these services.

Park Superintendent Cam Sholly says the data from this pilot program, will help guide long-term management decisions regarding transportation in national parks.

“As visitation continues increasing in Yellowstone, we are looking at a range of visitor management actions that focus on protecting resources, improving the visitor experience, and reducing congestion, noise and pollution. Shuttles will unquestionably play a key role in helping achieve these goals in many of the busiest areas of the park.”

The shuttles are available free of charge from now until August 31st.