Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Tests Self-Driving Shuttles for Parking Lot Transit
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is piloting self-driving shuttles in its east economy parking lot, transporting travelers to the Sky Train as part of a testing phase in partnership with Ohmio.
Phoenix, AZ, October 8, 2026 —
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) has commenced a pilot program involving self-driving shuttles to transport travelers within its east economy parking lot. The initiative aims to provide a new transit option, moving passengers from parking areas to the airport’s Sky Train transportation system.
The testing phase is being conducted in partnership with Ohmio, a company specializing in autonomous shuttle technology. This collaboration marks an effort by the airport to explore innovative solutions for passenger movement and parking services. The self-driving shuttles are currently operating in the east economy parking lot, a location chosen for the initial deployment of this new technology.
This pilot program is designed to evaluate the feasibility and efficiency of autonomous vehicles in an airport environment. The shuttles are tasked with ferrying travelers to and from the Sky Train station, a critical link for many passengers arriving at or departing from the airport. The specific timeline for the testing phase was not provided.
Details regarding the number of shuttles deployed, the operational hours, or the exact route within the parking lot were not immediately available. Information regarding the expected duration of the testing phase or any potential future expansion plans for this service also remains to be disclosed.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport continues to explore technological advancements to enhance the passenger experience and streamline airport operations. This self-driving shuttle pilot represents one such exploration into future transportation methods within the airport’s vast infrastructure.
Story summarized from the original created by Steven Sarabia on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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