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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 36 MIN

#5 The Autonomous Vehicles reality check w/ William Levassor (1/3)

from Urban Innovate TALKS · host Dr Henriette Cornet

This episode of Urban Innovate TALKS features William Levassor, a public transit and autonomous vehicle expert, discussing the importance of data, safety, regulation, and trust in autonomous vehicle deployment. Henriette and William explore how data management, safety metrics, and regulatory frameworks shape the future of shared mobility and AV operations worldwide.LinksUrban Innovate's websiteHenriette Cornet on LinkedInWilliam Levassor on LinkedInSFCTA's Conceptual Safety-Focused AV Permitting Framework (September 2025)Key topicsData management and safety metrics in AV operationsRegulatory frameworks and homologation processes in Europe and the USThe role of third-party oversight and trust-building in AV deploymentStepwise approach to autonomous vehicle safety and scalingDifferences in AV market strategies between Europe, US, and ChinaSound Bites"We have all this data, but what do we want to do with it?""Monitoring safety and performance is key to scaling AVs.""Third-party oversight can build trust and improve safety."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Autonomous Vehicles and Fleet Operations02:43 Digitalization in Public Transit and Fleet Management05:09 Data Collection and Safety Monitoring in AVs08:31 Regulatory Frameworks and Data Transparency12:07 Performance Metrics and Safety Assessment21:27 Models of Autonomous Vehicle Deployment22:21 Challenges in Emergency Response and Autonomous Vehicles24:50 Regulatory Frameworks and City Roles in AV Deployment28:14 The Importance of Trust and Data in AV Operations30:24 Metrics and Standardization for Safety in AVs31:40 Future of AVs: Global Perspectives and Innovations

This episode of Urban Innovate TALKS features William Levassor, a public transit and autonomous vehicle expert, discussing the importance of data, safety, regulation, and trust in autonomous vehicle deployment. Henriette and William explore how data management, safety metrics, and regulatory frameworks shape the future of shared mobility and AV operations worldwide.LinksUrban Innovate's websiteHenriette Cornet on LinkedInWilliam Levassor on LinkedInSFCTA's Conceptual Safety-Focused AV Permitting Framework (September 2025)Key topicsData management and safety metrics in AV operationsRegulatory frameworks and homologation processes in Europe and the USThe role of third-party oversight and trust-building in AV deploymentStepwise approach to autonomous vehicle safety and scalingDifferences in AV market strategies between Europe, US, and ChinaSound Bites"We have all this data, but what do we want to do with it?""Monitoring safety and performance is key to scaling AVs.""Third-party oversight can build trust and improve safety."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Autonomous Vehicles and Fleet Operations02:43 Digitalization in Public Transit and Fleet Management05:09 Data Collection and Safety Monitoring in AVs08:31 Regulatory Frameworks and Data Transparency12:07 Performance Metrics and Safety Assessment21:27 Models of Autonomous Vehicle Deployment22:21 Challenges in Emergency Response and Autonomous Vehicles24:50 Regulatory Frameworks and City Roles in AV Deployment28:14 The Importance of Trust and Data in AV Operations30:24 Metrics and Standardization for Safety in AVs31:40 Future of AVs: Global Perspectives and Innovations

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