Green Mobility, a car-sharing service, is urging Danish authorities and politicians to accelerate preparations for the integration of self-driving cars into major cities like Copenhagen and Aarhus. The company believes that autonomous vehicles offer numerous advantages, including reduced congestion, fewer accidents, and more affordable transportation options.

The CEO of Green Mobility, Kasper Gjedsted, stated that he would prefer to ride in a “robot car” due to the anticipated reduction in injuries and traffic offenses. The company currently operates over 1,400 electric cars that facilitate more than 100,000 trips per month in Copenhagen and Aarhus.

Green Mobility aims to be a pioneer in adopting self-driving technology and emphasizes the need for collaboration with authorities to remove cars from the streets, reduce congestion, and decrease the demand for parking spaces. The company believes that self-driving cars will be more cost-effective due to lower insurance rates, fewer damages, and cheaper operation, ultimately making driving more accessible to a wider population.

While Gjedsted estimates that fully autonomous vehicles will be commonplace in five to ten years, he suggests that commercial trials with a driver present for intervention could begin sooner. Green Mobility possesses extensive data and operational experience related to driving patterns, positioning the company to contribute to making Denmark a pioneering country in self-driving technology.

Christopher Røhl, a member of the Technical and Environmental Committee for the Social Liberals in Copenhagen Municipality, also recognizes the potential benefits of self-driving cars. He highlights the opportunity to free up valuable space in Copenhagen by reducing the need for parking spaces.

Røhl emphasized that self-driving shared cars should be incorporated into the municipality’s upcoming mobility strategy, scheduled for adoption in early 2026. He notes that one shared car can replace five to ten private cars, underscoring the importance of engaging with companies like Green Mobility to ensure Copenhagen remains attractive for car-sharing solutions and future self-driving cars.