What’s Happening: May Mobility, an autonomous vehicle (AV) technology developer, and Moovit, a leading Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solutions provider, are teaming up to enhance the reach and efficiency of shared autonomous vehicles and AV microtransit projects, addressing gaps in public transit.
Why It Matters: The partnership aims to capture part of the nearly $2 trillion market projected for the MaaS sector by Frost & Sullivan. Combining May Mobility’s autonomous vehicle fleets, powered by its Multi-Policy Decision (MPDM) technology, with Moovit’s urban mobility app and on-demand reservation and routing software will allow riders to easily plan, pay, and ride in shared AVs. This collaboration will provide a safe, accessible, and sustainable form of mobility in regions worldwide.
Key Points:
- Moovit’s urban mobility app is available in 3,500 cities across 112 countries and offers multimodal trip planning with real-time information.
- May Mobility has provided over 320,000 autonomy-enabled rides in the past five years through 10 unique deployments in the U.S. and Japan.
- The partnership will enable May Mobility and Moovit to offer a complete mobility package to cities around the world, allowing users to view options for taking May Mobility AVs alongside other modes of public transit.
- Moovit plans to integrate its Moovit On-Demand software into May Mobility’s backend, further optimizing AV routes.
Bottom Line: The collaboration between May Mobility and Moovit represents a significant step forward in addressing gaps in public transit and improving overall mobility options for riders. By leveraging each company’s strengths and expertise, this partnership will enable cities around the world to offer more accessible and sustainable transportation solutions, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for their citizens.
