May Mobility is expected to launch four autonomous shuttles in downtown Grand Rapids by late July. The startup will roll out the six-seat vehicles on a 3.2-mile downtown bus route in the city. The one-year pilot program was announced in September.
The shuttles are already being tested in anticipation of the formal launch, according to a Facebook post from the city. The shuttles will be staffed with an attendant and run at a top speed of 25 mph, making a dozen stops along the route.