The RAC Intellibus® is Australia’s longest-running automated vehicle trial and we’re bringing you along for the journey. Since launching in 2016, the Intellibus® has operated in South Perth, Busselton and Geraldton.
Experience the future today
Join us onboard the RAC Intellibus® to experience a unique glimpse into the future and learn about the potential benefits of driverless vehicle technology.Passengers will see how the driverless bus interacts with other road users including motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, whilst learning how this technology could be integrated into our transport network for a safer, sustainable and connected future.
About the experience
Starting at the RAC Intellibus® Hub at the eastern end of South Perth Esplanade, the free 3.5km journey will take you west along the picturesque South Perth foreshore to take-in views of the City’s skyline across the Swan River.
Passengers can stay onboard or opt to hop-off at one of Perth’s oldest landmarks, the Old Mill, to explore the grounds or join a guided tour of the 185-year-old building. Built in 1835 and operating until 1859, the Old Mill is our oldest physical link to the pioneering days of the colony of WA. The Old Mill produced 680kg of flour per day at its peak. It has also been used as a hotel, a residence, a wine saloon and a poultry farm. After careful restoration, the top floor of the Old Mill is now open to visitors for the first time in almost 20 years.
Pre-registered passengers can jump back onboard the RAC Intellibus®, subject to seating availability, to head back to the Intellibus® Hub.
Timetable
South Perth:
Rides depart the RAC Intellibus® Hub every 30 minutes.
Thursday - Friday*
9:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday - Sunday
12:30pm - 3:30pm
*On weekdays the shuttle does not operate between 12:00pm and 1:00pm.
Participation terms and conditions (PDF 210KB)
RAC Imagine Program™:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays during school term.
School bookings online at rac.com.au/imagine
Download map (PDF 132KB)
Did you know...

19,439
Passengers have been onboard for a ride
27,722 kms
Have been travelled on public roads
97% of passengers
Rated their participation in the Intellibus® trial as positive to extremely positive
Awards
Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management Excellence Awards (Best Project)
Transport Forum’s Transport Achievement Award (Special Mention)
AIM West Business Pinnacle Awards (Innovation Award): Automated Vehicle Trial, RAC Intellibus®
Intelligent Transport Solutions (ITS) Australia Automated Vehicle Award: RAC Intellibus®
Australian Driverless Vehicle Initiative (Innovation): Automated Vehicle Trial, RAC Intellibus®
Australian College Road Safety Diamond Road Safety Award: Automated Vehicle Trial
Australian Driverless Vehicle Initiative (Innovation): Automated Vehicle Trial, RAC Intellibus®