Kapsch TrafficCom has implemented its connected vehicle (V2X – Vehicle to Everything) technology in Buenos Aires, enabling communication between vehicles and road infrastructure to exchange relevant information while on the move.

The initiative represents a milestone in innovation as it is the first test of its kind conducted in a real urban environment in Latin America.

Unlike a demonstration limited to a laboratory or a controlled circuit, the technology was taken to the streets to test its performance under real-world mobility conditions, including interaction with traffic light infrastructure and vehicle traffic.

Ramiro Virreira, Kapsch’s Executive Vice President for Latin America said: “Conducting this test in a real urban environment allows us to move beyond technological validation toward concrete use cases for cities. V2X technology opens up new possibilities for vehicles, traffic lights, and management centers to exchange information and respond in a coordinated manner to what is happening on the streets.”

The pilot is already underway, sending alerts to test vehicles regarding roadwork or lane closures, notifying them of stopped vehicles, and communicating hazardous road conditions. The trial’s work plan also includes the design, implementation, and validation of traffic signal priority use cases based on time slots or conditions defined by the central platform, as well as a future phase aimed at incorporating information from fleet management and public transportation operations systems.

For public transportation, this type of implementation holds great potential for improving travel times and providing better service to users. Buses equipped with on-board units exchange real-time information with connected traffic lights, allowing priority requests to be dynamically managed by the traffic network.