May Mobility and SouthWest Transit, an award-winning transit agency serving the SouthWest Twin Cities, are partnering to provide autonomous microtransit service in Eden Prairie, Minn.

May Mobility's autonomous vehicles (AVs) are scheduled to be integrated into SouthWest Transit's transportation ecosystem in the fall of this year, providing the public with an additional on-demand option for reliable transportation.

May Mobility’s AV Service

May Mobility's AVs will connect the public to residential, employment, and shopping districts while also providing essential first- and last-mile transportation to key mobility hubs in Eden Prairie.

Riders will be able to conveniently travel to and from pre-determined stops by using their current Prime mobile app, powered by Spare. The service will also include a stop at the Southwest Light Rail, which connects downtown Minneapolis, downtown Saint Paul, and places in between.

Providing New Leverage

Over the last three years, Spare has powered SouthWest Transit's microtransit service.

Now, by leveraging the technology and expertise of both Spare and May Mobility, SouthWest Transit will be able to deliver an enhanced and highly reliable transportation experience to their current riders in Eden Prairie and expand those services to those who currently don't have access.

May Mobility will deploy five wheelchair-accessible AVs that feature an ADA-compliant wheelchair ramp and securement system. By using a fully wheelchair-accessible fleet, the service will give both wheelchair users and other riders greater access to safe, convenient, and comfortable transportation.

SouthWest Transit and May Mobility plan to engage with the community in the upcoming months to educate future riders about autonomous vehicles and how the service will work.