MOIA America LLC, an autonomous mobility technology company within the Volkswagen Group, and Beep Inc. announced a strategic partnership to introduce autonomous mobility to public transit operators in multiple US markets over the next decade, beginning in Orlando, Florida.
Through the strategic partnership, MOIA America will provide MOIA’s turnkey autonomous mobility solution. This includes purpose-built, autonomous-ready ID. Buzz vehicles equipped with the self-driving system developed by Mobileye, as well as operator training and enablement.
The integrated solution helps autonomous vehicle fleet operators deploy and manage an autonomous driving ecosystem.
“Through the MOIA brand, we are enabling autonomous mobility for a growing number of partners worldwide with a turnkey solution that combines the vehicle, MaaS technology, and operational expertise,” said Sascha Meyer, chief commercial officer of Volkswagen Autonomous Mobility. “MOIA America's strategic partnership with Beep in the US marks an important step in supporting microtransit operators and advancing driverless mobility in public transit."
What the Partnership Brings
Over the next decade, MOIA America and Beep plan to scale a fleet of up to 5,000 autonomous ID vehicles. Buzz vehicles, supporting the expansion of shared autonomous mobility services in partnership with cities, municipalities, public transportation agencies, communities, and large campuses.
“Beep’s strategic partnership with MOIA America unites the core capabilities needed to scale autonomous mobility — purpose-built production vehicles, proven software, and trusted operations,” said Kevin Reid, CEO and board chair of Beep. “This collaboration will help redefine microtransit, one of the fastest growing transportation segments, through cost-efficient connectivity that leverages AI and autonomous technology to unlock a future where opportunity and access can reach every corner of a community.”
Validation testing of a fleet of autonomous Volkswagen ID. Buzz vehicles have started in the Lake Nona community, with planned rides expected later this year. During the initial testing and launch phases, the vehicles will operate with onboard human operators to supervise validation of the vehicle technology.
