L.A.'s Access Services paratransit teaming for autonomous driving pilot

The small-scale pilot with Baidu USA will cover a few short routes in the Los Angeles area, which are still being determined based on analysis of the 45 fixed routes that Access Services oversees in the area.

Staff Writer・Editorial

Read Staff's Posts

January 9, 2018

L.A.'s Access Services paratransit teaming for autonomous driving pilot

1 min to read

LOS ANGELES — Intelligent driving group Baidu is rolling out a new autonomous driving pilot in the U.S., working in partnership with Access Services, Los Angeles County’s paratransit provider, TechCrunch reports.

The small-scale pilot will cover a few short routes in the Los Angeles area, which are still being determined based on analysis of the 45 fixed routes that Access Services oversees in the area. The pilot will service communities of riders, including seniors with mobility issues and clients covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Baidu and Access Services aim to have this project, which will be powered by its Apollo open autonomous driving platform, up and operating by the end of 2018. For the full story, click here.

Topics:access autonomous vehicles pilot Bus Paratransit Management Technology New Mobility

More New Mobility

A rider looking at a Via map on a smartphone

Technology•by Staff•April 6, 2026

NJ TRANSIT Introducing New Microtransit Pilot

The service will offer free connections to major bus stops and park-and-rides, linking customers to NJ TRANSIT’s fixed-route bus network.

Breaking Accessibility Barriers with the Low Floor Frontrunner Minibus

Accessible transit isn’t a feature—it’s a responsibility. This whitepaper explores how the Low-Floor Frontrunner is redefining mobility with a breakthrough design that removes barriers, empowers riders, and delivers measurable operational advantages for agencies. Discover why this next generation minibus is setting a new standard for inclusive transportation.