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May Mobility has achieved a significant milestone with its goMARTI autonomous vehicle service in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, surpassing 10,000 riders since its launch in September 2022. This accomplishment highlights May Mobility’s ability to operate in diverse and challenging environments, providing a reliable transportation option for the rural community.
Key Highlights:
- 10,000 riders since September 2022 launch
- 98% positive rider feedback and safety perception
- Unique Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology
- Operation in extreme winter conditions
- Fleet includes wheelchair-accessible vehicles
May Mobility partnered with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), The PLUM Catalyst, and the city of Grand Rapids to deliver an accessible transportation option that complements existing services. The service’s reliability, especially in extreme winter weather, has earned the community’s trust. Rider surveys indicate 98% of users feel positive about the service, with a significant increase in comfort and safety perception.
MPDM Technology May Mobility’s MPDM technology sets it apart by allowing vehicles to handle never-before-seen situations through real-time reinforcement learning. This approach ensures safer and more comfortable rides by analyzing thousands of potential scenarios every second.
Data and Performance
Operating in harsh winter conditions, May Mobility has collected valuable data from over 160,000 miles of driving, enhancing its technology’s robustness. The goMARTI service has significantly contributed to the development of safer autonomous driving algorithms.
Community Impact
The goMARTI service is free and includes around 70 pick-up and drop-off points, catering to essential locations such as grocery stores, medical sites, and community centers. The fleet includes three wheelchair-accessible vehicles, providing critical transportation options for people with mobility disabilities. Efforts are underway to expand the service area and hours of operation.
Rider Experiences
Kaylien Miller, the service’s 10,000th rider, shared her positive experience, highlighting the service’s importance for those with mobility challenges.
Additional Data:
- 7,500+ autonomous rides completed
- 29% of rides with two or more passengers
- 91% repeat riders
- 4.95 average rating from 1,200+ reviews
- 8% of rides included wheelchair-accessible vehicle requests
- Doubled ridership in seven months
- Top reasons for using the service: daily errands, commuting, leisure activities
- Target store among the most popular stops
About May Mobility
May Mobility develops and deploys autonomous driving technology to improve urban transportation. Their MPDM system enables quick and safe maneuvers in diverse scenarios. To date, they have delivered over 350,000 autonomous rides across the U.S. and Japan. Collaborating with leading automotive and technology companies, May Mobility aims to make cities safer, greener, and more accessible.
For more information, visit May Mobility.
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