Houston Metro is launching a circulator on a one-mile pedestrian walking loop on the campus of Texas Southern University.
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Houston Metro is launching a circulator on a one-mile pedestrian walking loop on the campus of Texas Southern University.
First Transit
First Transit announces a shared autonomous vehicle (SAV) pilot with Houston METRO and Texas Southern University (TSU). This is the eighth SAV initiative for First Transit and the first-of-its-kind in the region, according to the company.
Houston Metro is introducing the University District Circulator on the campus of TSU. An EasyMile SAV shuttle will travel on the Tiger Walk, a one-mile pedestrian walking loop, providing connection to multiple points and buildings on campus for students and faculty.
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