A method and device for operating at least two automated vehicles including picking up signals, which are transmitted in each case from the at least two automated vehicles; inputting a map as a function of the signals, determining a common driving strategy for the at least two automated vehicles in a way that optimizes a localization potential of the at least two automated vehicles on the basis of the map and as a function of the signals, and providing the common driving strategy for operating the at least two automated vehicles. A vehicle device for operating an automated vehicle, which includes a transmitter and receiver device, and a control unit is also provided.