Asked if the incorporation of autonomous vehicles could benefit Memphis, Gary Rosenfeld, CEO of Memphis Area Transit Authority, said that it could assist in limiting transit deserts, in a conversation with Trapeze Group's Paul Comfort. But, to unleash the full potential of autonomous vehicles we need to wait for the public’s acceptance of this technology.
Trial with Lohr Cristal will compliment or replace existing bus lines and will test public reaction to new types of vehicles and services.
Lauren Skiver, GM and CEO of SunLine Transit, notes that transit agencies are in the transportation business, which includes walking, biking, scooters, buses, trains, etc., in a conversation with Trapeze Group's Paul Comfort. Skiver adds that autonomous vehicles would become part of transit agencies, not bring about the end of them.
Under the terms of the contract, the contractor will directly supervise D.C. Circulator’s daily operations for six Circulator routes and maintain its 72-bus fleet.
Held once again in Indianapolis, this year's event featured a look at AVs and electric vehicles, as well as new offerings from BYD, MCI, and Micro Bird Commercial.