The Mercedes-Benz Future Bus is much more than just a technology carrier for autonomous driving: For this city bus, the Daimler Buses team has developed a specific, attractive vision for public transport that breaks with many conventions.

The roughly twelve meter long solo bus on the basis of the global bestseller Citaro goes completely new ways in terms of design. For example, it appeals with an asymmetrical and thus more modern and attractive exterior design.

The interior is open and light. The completely low-floor bus is divided into three areas: The "service" area is at the front near the driver; the "express" area for short journeys with a focus on standing room and quick passenger flow is in the middle. Behind that is a "lounge" area where passengers spend more time.

Their smartphones can be charged wirelessly, inductively that is. The completely redesigned cockpit is an integrated part of the whole space.

The driver receives the required information on a large display in an innovative presentation style, and can concentrate fully on his or her core tasks. An electronic ticket system dispenses with the conventional selling and checking of tickets by the driver. The ticket system is an important element of the bus's connectivity.