May Mobility has deployed its autonomous vehicles (AVs) in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, in partnership with T-Mobile, which is providing 5G connectivity, and the Curiosity Lab, a dedicated facility for testing mobility solutions. The Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS minivans will initially operate along Technology Parkway, featuring eight predetermined stops that include hotels, restaurants, shops, offices, the Innovation Center, and City Hall.
This demonstration service will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and each AV will accommodate four passengers with a safety attendant on board. According to Manik Dhar, May Mobility’s chief commercial officer, âWe canât wait for Georgians to experience our autonomous driving technology and bringing this service to Peachtree Corners is an exciting first step for the state.â The company plans to remove the attendant in the future to provide a fully autonomous service.
Riders can book trips through the Via app, which is designed to enhance the user experience. The vehicles are equipped with radar, lidar sensors, and cameras, along with May Mobility’s AI-powered multi-policy decision-making (MPDM) system. This system utilizes real-time simulations to evaluate thousands of scenarios and determine the safest operational path.
The implementation of 5G connectivity is expected to deliver low latency and high bandwidth, improving the overall experience for passengers. Peachtree Corners City Manager Brian Johnson stated, âAs we continue to focus on bringing autonomous mobility options to residents and visitors to better connect them with the community, May Mobility’s solutions provide an on-demand service within our ecosystem, with the goal to slowly expand the route to our Town Center.â
This launch in Georgia follows May Mobility’s previous deployments of on-demand AV services in various locations across the United States, including a retirement community in Sun City, Arizona; shuttles for medical appointments in Martinez, California; and public transit programs in Minnesota for wheelchair users. The company is also collaborating with Softbank to test AVs in Japan, further expanding its commitment to advancing autonomous mobility solutions.
