May Mobility achieves 100,000 rides milestone in Arlington, Texas; delivers better access to classes, work and entertainment

ARLINGTON, Texas and ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 26, 2025—May Mobility, a leading autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company, today announced that its RAPID AV pilot has given more than 100,000 rides since its launch in March 2021. The AV service has played an essential role in helping university students and staff navigate to classes and jobs around campus and Downtown.

The City of Arlington partnered with May Mobility, Via, and the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) to deliver an autonomous, on-demand transportation solution to popular destinations around town, focusing on UTA. The university campus has a diverse student body drawn from almost every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Many of these students arrive without their own vehicle. RAPID AV provides the community with a convenient, economical and reliable way for riders to get where they need to go, exactly when they want to.

According to a series of rider surveys, 67% of riders are university students, with a majority of those students using the AVs to get to and from school and work. Also, 75% of respondents make less than $35,000 per year and half of respondents do not own a vehicle, relying heavily on RAPID AV to get around town. The survey revealed that car owners also find the service valuable, enjoying easy access to transportation when a car breaks down or is otherwise unavailable.

The RAPID AV pilot has showcased that there is a demand for autonomous driving technology beyond busy urban centers. As seen in Arlington, AVs serve to create safer streets in suburban areas and around college campuses. Each AV is equipped with May Mobility’s patented Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology, which leverages AI reasoning to quickly and efficiently handle any circumstance, perfect for pedestrian-heavy areas around campus. MPDM analyzes thousands of potential scenarios every second to determine the best course of action, even in new, unknown or unexpected situations. Due to MPDM’s adaptability and focus on safety, 96% of riders reported feeling safe when riding in a May Mobility autonomous vehicle.

“The City of Arlington is pleased to celebrate the many accomplishments of the RAPID pilot, including reaching 100,000 rides,” said Ann Foss, Planning and Programming Manager for the City of Arlington. “The service is well-suited for our downtown area and the UTA campus, providing a daily transportation solution for students, residents, and visitors.”

The RAPID AV service is free to use for university students and staff ($3 for the general public) and its service zone includes 35 pick-up and drop-off points. May Mobility’s fleet consists of four autonomous vehicles, including one wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Riders can book an on-demand ride through the Via-powered Arlington Transportation app, which then matches other passengers headed in the same direction into one shared AV. . As a result, riders can easily travel to enjoy a meal at one of Front Street’s many restaurants, catch a game at College Park Center, study at the Arlington library or visit a friend at one of Downtown’s apartment complexes.

“Riding in the autonomous vehicles is especially helpful when I have my exams and classes. It saves me lots of time,” said RAPID AV’s 100,000th rider, Ravi Krishnan. “If I were to walk, it takes me around 30 minutes to get to class. If I use a RAPID autonomous vehicle, it just takes me five to 10 minutes maximum.”

Additional data regarding the RAPID AV pilot service:

• The service provides more than 1,000 rides per week

• Over 90,000 autonomous trips have been made

• The average ride rating is 4.9 out of 5 stars from nearly 10,000 reviews

• According to riders, the top three reasons for using the service are for going to and from school, work, and shopping centers

The RAPID AV pilot received competitive grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration and the North Central Texas Council of Governments.

###

Media Contact

Karsten Kutterer, Senior Communications Manager at May Mobility

734-369-8874 ext. 1343

[email protected]