A driverless electric minibus will shuttle passengers to and from a train station in Adelaide's north in the second phase of an autonomous technology trial.

The six-passenger vehicle begins operating on Tuesday between Playford Alive and the Munno Para train station.

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Transport Minister Stephan Knoll said the service was an example of how technology can be used to deliver better services and fill gaps in the network.

"The government is continuing to explore innovative opportunities to provide better public transport services," he said.

"South Australia is ahead of the curve in this space having launched Australia's first on-road trial on an autonomous shuttle at Tonsley in June last year."

Second phase

The new, free service will operate about every 30 minutes during morning and afternoon periods, with passengers collected from designated points.

The trial is the second phase of a joint project between the City of Playford, French manufacturer EasyMile, local transport specialist SAGE Automation and the government.

Phase one provided a free park and ride service from a car park to the Lyell McEwin Hospital at Elizabeth Vale from October 2018 until June.

City of Playford mayor Glenn Docherty said the region was proud to be shaping future transport options for similar communities.

"As a growing city we are embracing technology to transition from traditional industries into the digital economy," he said.

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