The first two local workshops of the Living Lab in Malta in the metaCCAZE project were recently organised by the Ministry for Transport Infrastructure and Public Works, the Institute for Climate Change and Sustainable Development at the University of Malta and Malta Public Transport to gather valuable input and feedback from stakeholders on the testing of an autonomous, on-demand electric bus across Malta and Gozo.
These workshops, held on the 11th and 13th of November, took place at the Citadel in Gozo and Ħad-Dingli in Malta with support from the Ministry for Gozo and The Western Regional Council, and provided the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and explore the potential of autonomous electric transport in Malta, fostering a collaborative environment for discussing its local implementation and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Following a short presentation of the project, stakeholders participated in a structured feedback session using the innovative “mini-dialogues” methodology. This approach aimed to facilitate in-depth conversations on the specific needs and concerns of different stakeholders, gaining insights on real-world challenges, potential barriers, and community expectations. Attendees included representatives from public entities and academia, private business, operators, NGOs and citizen groups, ensuring a well-rounded perspective. By engaging participants through these dialogues, the workshops aimed to capture the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of each group, fostering a shared understanding of how autonomous, on-demand electric buses could be trialed locally. These insights will play a crucial role in refining the project’s approach and ensuring its alignment with local needs and conditions.
More about or Living Labs in Malta
The Living Labs in Malta are dedicated to advancing sustainable mobility initiatives within the EU’s Horizon framework. As part of the metaCCAZE project, Malta is exploring ways to transition towards greener, smarter transport systems that are more aligned with climate-neutral goals. By participating in this initiative, Malta aims to improve its urban mobility infrastructure, reduce emissions, and ensure a more sustainable future for its residents while gaining insights from leading European cities on clean and connected mobility solutions. Learn more here.
