Aurrigo Int PLC - Launch of Auto-Shuttle® Trial in Canada
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Aurrigo International PLC
18 August 2025
18 August 2025
Aurrigo International plc
("Aurrigo" or the "Company")
Launch of Auto-Shuttle® Trial in Canada
CAD$1m project to deploy an autonomous shuttle on public roads in Kanata, Canada
Aurrigo International plc (AIM: AURR), a leading international provider of transport technology solutions, is pleased to
announce a new project with Kanata North Business Association ("KNBA") and in collaboration with Area X.O, operated by
Invest Ottawa, and several project partners, to deploy Canada's first all-season, medium-speed autonomous shuttle trial in
Kanata North Technology Park, Canada's largest technology park.
The nine-seat Auto-Shuttle® has been engineered to operate in challenging Canadian conditions. With a total contract value of
CAD$1 milion, the Auto-Shuttle® will be delivered in H2 2025 and, following a period of rigorous testing at Area
X.O,Canada's all-weather R&D complex for next-gen technologies, the vehicle is due to begin service on public roads in Q4
2025, operating in mixed traffic at medium speeds.
This real-world Canadian testing environment provides valuable insights that will support the advancement of
Aurrigo's autonomous airport shuttle solutions, which require reliable performance across diverse weather and operational
conditions. Lessons learned from Ottawa's four-season shuttle trial will directly inform the refinement and deployment of
Aurrigo's vehicles in airport settings worldwide, where safety, inclusivity, and adaptability to complex environments are
critical.
David Keene, CEO of Aurrigo International, commented:"We are delighted to be working with KNBA and Area X.O to
deliver an Auto-Shuttle® for use on public roads. Not only will this see our Auto-Shuttle® operate in all-weather conditions
but also provides an opportunity to demonstrate its capabilities in a live traffic environment. As we continue to build on our
go-to-market efforts to bring our cutting edge, autonomous technologies to airports around the world, this project
demonstrates the robust capabilities of our products, provides valuable insights into live operations and strengthens our
presence in the North American market."
Kelly Daize, Executive Director of KNBA, commented:"Kanata North is home to Canada's largest technology park and
more than 540 companies shaping the future of mobility, connectivity, and innovation. This project is building on our previous
autonomous vehicle's trials, utilizing a commercial motor vehicle, initially in the secure testbed at Area X.O and then moving
on public roads in the Kanata North Tech Park in Ottawa, is not only a historic first for Canada-it's a powerful example of
how industry, government, and community can come together to test real-world solutions that improve accessibility, advance
safety, and create a blueprint for the future of transportation in all seasons."
For further enquiries:
Aurrigo International plc
David Keene, Chief Executive Officer
Ian Grubb, Chief Financial Officer
+44 (0)2476 635818
Canaccord Genuity (Nominated Adviser and Sole Broker)
Adam James
Harry Pardoe
+44 (0)20 7523 8000
Alma Strategic Communications
Hilary Buchanan
Caroline Forde
Louisa El-Ahwal
Cucumber PR
Russ Cockburn
+44(0)20 3405 0205
+44 (0)78 1260 0271
Notes to Editors:
Aurrigo International plc is an international designer and developer of fully integrated smart airside solutions for the aviation
industry, including automated vehicles, systems and software.
The Group's proprietary, award-winning autonomous technology and secure management system is supporting some of the
world's leading airports. Customers choose to partner with Aurrigo to transform their baggage and cargo handling operations,
improving safety, operational efficiencies and meeting sustainability targets, while navigating growing passenger volumes,
rising costs and increasing labour shortages.
Headquartered in Coventry, UK with offices in Singapore, Cincinnati and Ottawa, the Group has a 30+ year heritage
designing and supplying automotive vehicle manufacturers with highly advanced, innovative product and system solutions.
For more information, please visit the Group's website at www.aurrigo.com.
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