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.

Links
Urban Innovate's website
Henriette Cornet on LinkedIn
William Levassor on LinkedIn
SFCTA's Conceptual Safety-Focused AV Permitting Framework (September 2025)

Key topics

• Data management and safety metrics in AV operations
• Regulatory frameworks and homologation processes in Europe and the US
• The role of third-party oversight and trust-building in AV deployment
• Stepwise approach to autonomous vehicle safety and scaling
• Differences in AV market strategies between Europe, US, and China

Sound 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."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Autonomous Vehicles and Fleet Operations

02:43 Digitalization in Public Transit and Fleet Management

05:09 Data Collection and Safety Monitoring in AVs

08:31 Regulatory Frameworks and Data Transparency

12:07 Performance Metrics and Safety Assessment

21:27 Models of Autonomous Vehicle Deployment

22:21 Challenges in Emergency Response and Autonomous Vehicles

24:50 Regulatory Frameworks and City Roles in AV Deployment

28:14 The Importance of Trust and Data in AV Operations

30:24 Metrics and Standardization for Safety in AVs

31:40 Future of AVs: Global Perspectives and Innovations