Connected Car
Beginning Oct. 11, a free, on-demand, autonomous shuttle service will be available to the public in Ann Arbor. The service, called A2GO, will provide trips around a service area that connects Kerrytown, the University of Michigan (U-M) campus, and the State Street corridor.The service is funded by a grant from the state of Michigan and is a shared venture between Ann Arbor SPARK MCity , and Ann Arbor-based autonomous vehicle company May Mobility . "Generally in Ann Arbor, we're always thinking about how we can develop the brightest and best things for our community. The service will offer five autonomous, shared, on-demand vehicles: four hybrid-electric Lexus RX 450h vehicles (with three-passenger capacity) and one Polaris GEM fully electric vehicle (with capacity for one passenger in a wheelchair). Users will be able to book their rides using a telephone service or a forthcoming app from the fleet's operator, May Mobility.