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I want to get to the island!
StartI'm standing at the stop on the mainland and want to get home. The area's two ferries are moored — one on the mainland, where I stand, and one on the island.
The Cstrider Story
Reclaim
the Waterways
The water is the shortcut. This is the story of a smart, silent, emission-free ferry — and the cities it reconnects.
Begin the journeyScroll to explore
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Chapter One
The Gap
In 1890, the roddarmadamer rowed commuters across Göta Älv. Then cities turned their backs on the water. Bridges got longer, detours got slower, and the waterways — the original streets — fell silent.
Today a crossing of 300 metres can mean a detour of 10 kilometres. The gap in urban mobility is real. But the water is still there, waiting.
Don't just bridge the gap. Glide over it.
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Chapter Two
The Virtual Bridge
Cstrider transforms underutilized waterways into dynamic transport networks — a scalable system of autonomous electric ferries that connect neighborhoods at a fraction of the cost of traditional infrastructure.
95%
Less energy
Lightweight design and electric propulsion cut energy use by up to 95% versus alternative travel modes.
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CO2 Emissions
Silent, climate-smart, zero-exhaust gas — supporting the EU goal of cutting transport emissions 90% by 2050.
<1.5%
Of a bridge cost
A fraction of the CAPEX of bridges or tunnels — and less than half the cost of larger electric ferries.
Autonomous ready
Equipped for autonomous operations — future-proof, safe, efficient.
Infrastructure that adapts
Start with a pilot, scale the fleet to match demand. No heavy construction.
The blue highway
Your street. Just wetter. New shortcuts on existing waterways.
Seamless city. Limitless water.
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Chapter Three
Onboard
Red Dot Award 2025
Design Excellence, Certified
Winner of the Red Dot Design Award, Cstrider turns the daily commute into a quality experience.
Large panoramic windows connect passengers with the water and the city views. The spacious, modular interior welcomes everyone — including bikes, prams and wheelchairs. Stress-free, silent, and designed with Scandinavian precision.
Turning the commute into the best part of the day.
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Chapter Four
The Journey
The Cstrider system is not only ideal for municipalities seeking cost-effective public transit, but also a game-changer for property developers and real estate investors looking to unlock valuable waterfront locations. Here is a practical user case: Unlock with the app. Press cast off. The autopilot handles the route, the docking, the charging. You just enjoy the ride — told panel by panel below. Click “View as story” to step through the journey one frame at a time.
User Scenarios · Storyboard
Self-driving ferry on water
Two electric Cstrider ferries connect the mainland and an island. Here's what the journey looks like — from power cord to cabin doorstep — told frame by frame.
Zero-emissionAutonomous navigationApp-controlled
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Self-driving ferry
Person on board
Possible soon · Ship’s Officer Class VIII or Swedish Transport Agency familiarization training required
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UNPLUG!
Celia 1●Charging disconnected
Step 1I unplug the power cord from the ferry at the dock.
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Celia 1●Battery 44% · 4 h 36 min
Step 2I check the battery level on my app.
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Unlock & step aboard
Step 3I unlock the doors and step aboard the ferry. I switch on the main power and turn on the navigation lights and lighting if needed.
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CAST OFF
ROUTE
STARTED!
STARTED!
Step 4I press CAST OFF — the autopilot route starts. I'm responsible for keeping watch and can steer around obstacles via the app.
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Autopilot●On route
I'm keeping watch!
Step 5On board I keep watch. Via the app or the boat's control system I can steer around obstacles, turn on lights, fans and navigation lights etc if needed.
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AUTO-
DOCK!
DOCK!
Celia 1●Reverse · precision docking
Step 6Arrived at my archipelago island! Time to dock. The ferry turns around automatically, backs in, and auto-moors at the dock.
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Both ferries home ✓
Status●Charging · power off
GoalArrived! I switch off the power, turn on charging, and head to the cabin.
Green = autopilot / status OK
Orange = manual step / focus
Photos: Cstrider · Comic-style illustrations
Water is the new way
Whether you're a municipality, transport operator, or investor — let's reconnect your city. Silently and sustainably.
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