Gasgoo Munich- Chinese autonomous driving technology company MINIEYE announced on June 9 that it has signed a vehicle procurement agreement with an independent third-party operator specializing in smart transportation solutions. Image source: MINIEYEUnder the contract, MINIEYE will supply autonomous buses, self-driving system kits, and related technical support services. The deal covers more than 100 autonomous buses and associated services, with a total contract value exceeding 130 million yuan (including tax). The vehicles are expected to be deployed primarily in tourism mobility services, local circulator routes, and public transit operations.The combination of a triple-digit vehicle order, a contract value surpassing 100 million yuan, and deployment across multiple transportation scenarios marks the most significant commercial win in MINIEYE's autonomous bus business to date. The agreement also serves as a strong endorsement of the company's Level 4 autonomous driving technology, customer acquisition capabilities, and large-scale delivery capacity, signaling a new phase of commercial expansion for its self-driving vehicle operations.Since achieving its first commercial deployment in the first half of 2025, MINIEYE has steadily expanded the use of its autonomous buses across a range of applications, including airport shuttle services, urban commuter routes, and transportation support for major international conferences and events. During 2025, the company secured more than 10 autonomous bus projects involving over 40 vehicles. Those programs helped generate more than 65 million yuan in revenue during the first year of its Level 4 autonomous vehicle business, highlighting accelerating market adoption.Growing demand for intelligent urban mobility is creating new opportunities for autonomous transit solutions. Business parks, residential communities, tourist attractions, commercial complexes, airports, and high-speed rail hubs are all generating increasing demand for high-frequency, short-distance transportation services, providing a clear pathway for autonomous buses to achieve wider commercial deployment.Industry expectations for autonomous buses are also evolving beyond simple point-to-point transportation. Operators are increasingly viewing these vehicles as tools for enhancing user experience, improving operational efficiency, and supporting next-generation public mobility systems. As a result, factors such as deployment flexibility, dispatch efficiency, operational reliability, and passenger comfort are becoming critical benchmarks for commercial success.Rather than supplying vehicles alone, MINIEYE's latest project encompasses a full-service package that combines autonomous buses, self-driving technology kits, and supporting technical services. This integrated "vehicle-plus-solution" model is designed to simplify deployment for customers and accelerate service rollout. For MINIEYE, it also reflects a broader shift in its business strategy, with revenue streams increasingly moving beyond one-time vehicle deliveries toward comprehensive solution-based offerings.The partnership structure leverages MINIEYE's strengths in Level 4 autonomous driving technology, integrated hardware-software development, and mass-production deployment. By combining the resources and operational expertise of both parties, the project is expected to support broader adoption of autonomous mobility solutions in tourism transportation, neighborhood shuttle services, and public transit networks.MINIEYE has identified Level 4 autonomous vehicles as a key long-term growth driver. The latest order is expected to strengthen the company's market position in autonomous transportation and provide a high-profile reference case for future business development.
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