S.L. 499.76 Art. 8Obligations of operator.

The operator shall:

(a) ensure the authorised autonomous small bus operates in autonomous mode only within the designated operating area and in accordance with the conditions prescribed in the authorisation or in writing by the Authority;

(b) maintain at all times insurance coverage for at least third-party liability;

(c) ensure that every user-in-charge and technical supervisor have received adequate training in relation to the operation of autonomous small buses;

(d) ensure uninterrupted communication between the autonomous small bus and the technical supervisor during a trial;

(e) ensure the technical supervisor has real-time access to vehicle data, including system status, location, and performance metres, at all times during trials;

(f) provide the Authority with real-time access to the location and status data of the autonomous small bus during a trial;

(g) maintain accurate logs, data, and records of the trials, and provide the Authority access to them upon request;

(h) maintain accurate records of any incidents, system disengagements, or emergency interventions, and report them to the Authority at the earliest opportunity, but in any event not later than twenty four (24) hours;

(i) ensure the autonomous small bus is regularly maintained and roadworthy;

(j) comply with all authorisation conditions and all applicable laws and regulations.