Grand Rapids self-driving ride share program expanding
July 17, 2024 / Northern News Now
The goMARTI (Minnesota’s Autonomous Rural Transit Initiative) self-driving pilot is the result of a unique partnership of multiple groups with a shared goal of increasing accessibility and transportation options for residents and visitors in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
The goMARTI deployment covers 5.13 square miles and includes approximately 70 pick-up and drop-off points using May Mobility’s fleet of five autonomous vehicles, including three wheelchair-accessible, ADA-compliant vehicles. Riders simply request a free ride at a pickup location indicated on the May Mobility mobile app (with Apple & Google Play) or by calling 211 locally throughout most of the week and weekend during operational hours.
This on-demand program is brought in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, City of Grand Rapids, The PLUM Catalyst, Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation, Itasca County, Via, University of Minnesota, Arrowhead Transit, and Mobility Mania, among others.
The goMARTI deployment covers 5.13 square miles and includes approximately 70 pick-up and drop-off points using May Mobility’s fleet of five autonomous vehicles, including three wheelchair-accessible, ADA-compliant vehicles. Riders simply request a free ride at a pickup location indicated on the May Mobility mobile app (with Apple & Google Play) or by calling 211 locally throughout most of the week and weekend during operational hours.
This on-demand program is brought in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, City of Grand Rapids, The PLUM Catalyst, Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation, Itasca County, Via, University of Minnesota, Arrowhead Transit, and Mobility Mania, among others.
Grand Rapids, are you ready to move with May Mobility? You’re almost there—just download the May Mobility app on the Apple App Store or Google Play and the app’s prompts will guide you through the rest.
Free
Monday | (Not in operation) |
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Tuesday - Friday | 2 pm-10 pm |
Saturday | 10 am-10 pm |
Sunday | 8 am-2 pm |
The goMARTI service has several stops to serve you in Grand Rapids! Download the May Mobility app to be picked up or dropped off at any of these locations:
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Want to bring May Mobility to your community? We'd love to talk! Get in touch with us today.