Fully autonomous public transit system launches in Florida

Beep delivers the next generation of shared mobility services with driverless, electric, multi-passenger vehicles designed to serve both public and private communities. Its vehicle-agnostic capabilities enable a broad and diverse ecosystem of ADS vehicle platforms and use cases in municipal services, rideshare, and more, ensuring safety across rural and urban environments.

Powered by AutonomOS, Beep claims its AV-agnostic supervision and management platform enables operators and agencies to deliver transit-integrated AV mobility services at scale, providing for vehicle and cabin supervision, fleet orchestration, and integrated workflow management.

“The launch of Navi is a crucial step toward a smarter, more accessible, better-connected Jacksonville – a city that is defining the future of mobility”

By complementing and expanding upon the capabilities of legacy and existing transportation networks, Beep safely and efficiently connects people, places, and services. According to Beep, as the City of Jacksonville is geographically large with low-density, the addition and integration of new Navi vehicles will enhance efficiency and safety, offering more reliable first- and last-mile services and expanding access to more destinations and riders.

“Beep is proud to improve safety, expand access, and optimise public transit in Jacksonville with the first fully autonomous system in the nation. Building this system is a significant milestone to achieve fully sustainable, smart cities,” said Kevin Reid, chairman of the board and newly appointed CEO of Beep. “Our strong, long-term partnership with the visionary leaders at the JTA has laid the groundwork for the transformation of mobility and accessibility across the nation.”

The new financing brings Beep’s total capital raised to $97.7m and will be used to expand further into key markets.

To date, Beep reports it has managed 38 autonomous shuttle deployments across nine states.