Under the terms of the public-private partnership, RIDOT will contribute $800,000 for the first year of operation.
New services include a bus rapid transit line, park-n-ride, and an on-demand shuttle.
Chariot will use Ford Smart Mobility’s dynamic-routing technology to deliver service at the county's largest park-and-ride.
The orders are already included in the previously disclosed backlog as part of the order from ABG for 100 buses announced on Oct. 10, 2017.
Research from a University of Washington study suggests that public buses are unaffected by private shuttles most of the time.
Report notes that autonomous technology, short of full automation, presents a number of important behavioral safety issues.
Many new automated vehicle deployments are for fixed-route applications with defined coverage areas, or for first/last mile deployments around a hub.
The University hopes to expand the service to its neighboring communities in the fall.
The service is operated by Keolis Downer, Keolis’ Australian subsidiary, and powered by Via, developer of shared-ride technology.
Enables passengers to complete the first and last mile of their journey by connecting them with nearby transit hubs and underground stations.
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