SAN RAMON, Calif. (KGO) — A Beep vehicle and freight truck were just some of the autonomous vehicles showcased at the Redefining Mobility Summit in San Ramon Tuesday.
“We have a number of autonomous vehicle and emerging mobility partners here to really demonstrate the great work and the great technology that’s the future of transportation,” said Tim Haile, Executive Director of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority.
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The Contra Costa Transportation Authority, GoMentum Station and Bay Area LEEDS organized the 9th annual summit at Roundhouse at Bishop Ranch.
The new Glydcar was unveiled.
It’ll be used in the first on-demand driverless public transportation system in Eastern Contra Costa County, to connect Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley and Brentwood. It’ll be privately financed and is expected to roll out by 2030.
“Instead of driving your car to the city and spending hours, we can take you easily to the BART station,” said Gokul Hemmady, Glydways CEO. “That’s the vision that we have for the future of public transportation and that’s what this event is about.”
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Another autonomous vehicle showcased focuses on transporting those with mobility issues and while it has the ability to operate without a driver they are just testing that technology now.
May Mobility is planning to provide access to medical facilities in Contra Costa County.
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