Kia has launched the country's first remote driving-based car-sharing service in Paju, marking a step towards commercializing next-generation mobility services.
Key points
•Kia Launches Remote Driving Car Sharing Pilot in Paju
•Remote Driving Technology Aims for Cost Savings and Convenience
•Pilot Set to Inform Future Commercialization Plans
Starting from October 15, Kia is operating a pilot of remote driving car-sharing based on PV5 in Paju, with plans to continue until the end of the year. This pilot is seen as the first instance of technology refinement and service feasibility verification through collaboration with KT and S&Y.
Kia has been advancing various demonstration projects using remote driving technology, developing it since acquiring a regulatory sandbox special permit from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in April last year. In July this year, Kia signed an MOU with KT and S&Y for commercializing remote driving technology.
The pilot targets employees of companies based at the Second Paju Techno Valley, allowing users to reserve vehicles which then autonomously move to requested locations via remote driving technology. Users drive the vehicle themselves before returning it to a designated parking area where a remote operator moves the car back to the garage.
