LAKE NONA, Fla.,
May 7,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beep, Inc., a leading
provider of autonomous shared mobility solutions, today announced a
first-of-its-kind partnership with Sustainability Partners and the
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) for the launch of an
18-month autonomous shuttle pilot at the Daniel K. Inouye
International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu.
"Through our partnership with Sustainability Partners, we're
honored that HDOT and HNL have placed their trust in our
experience, leadership and differentiated approach of safe and
integrated autonomous mobility with the launch of the Miki shuttle
pilot service," said Beep CEO Joe
Moye. "Our fleet of turnkey shared and electric autonomous
shuttles prioritizes safety and sustainability while enhancing the
airport travel experience for passengers. As Beep continues to
pioneer innovative partnerships with airports nationwide, this
inaugural test program showcases the emerging potential of advanced
solutions that can augment existing transport options everywhere,
unveiling a new era of seamless, efficient passenger mobility."
The pilot program includes four autonomous and electric shuttles
that can transport 11 passengers including a shuttle attendant,
increasing mobility frequency and providing first- and last-mile
transport options alongside the existing Wiki Wiki shuttle bus service. Shuttles will
move between the airport's C Gates with three stops for Miki's
short route, while a longer route will transport guests between C
and G Gates with two stops. The service will be available seven
days a week between 7:00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m. local time, including holidays and weekends.
"We are pleased to work with Beep to implement an innovative new
approach to passenger mobility that brings autonomous
transportation technology to the Daniel K. Inouye International
Airport," said Hawai'i Department of Transportation Director
Ed Sniffen. "Beep and the Miki
shuttles embody the future of transportation across the state,
supporting our larger sustainability goals while enhancing the
traveler experience."
The pilot program made possible by essential infrastructure
leader, Sustainability Partners, which actively supports Hawai'i in
procuring electric vehicles and charging infrastructure on a
per-mile cost basis.
"The leadership displayed by the Hawai'i Department of
Transportation and Beep in launching the Miki shuttles for airport
passengers strongly reflects their commitment to innovation and
more environmentally sustainable transportation," said
Sustainability Partners CEO Thomas
Cain. "We are delighted to help facilitate the Hawai'i
Department of Transportation's plan and look forward to watching
the positive effects this will have in assisting the existing
transportation system and flow of passengers at the Daniel K.
Inouye International Airport."
About Beep
Beep delivers the next generation of autonomous, shared mobility
solutions through its software and services. Specializing in
planning, deploying and managing autonomous shuttles for private
and public communities, Beep safely connects people, places and
services with autonomous networks that reduce congestion, eliminate
carbon emissions, improve road safety and enable mobility for all.
Beep leverages the data and learnings from its deployments to
enhance and advance the safety, experience and operating
capabilities of autonomous platforms. For more information
visit www.ridebeep.com.
Media Contacts:
Janine
Brunson
Sr. Communications Manager
janine.brunson@ridebeep.com
DRIVEN360
beep@driven360.com
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