Autonomous vehicles are becoming increasingly popular in the transportation industry, and Jacksonville is at the forefront of this movement. Recently, Florida State College at Jacksonville introduced a driverless vehicle to transport students around campus, which has sparked interest in the technology behind these vehicles.
Kent Justice explores the local connections and challenges related to Jacksonville’s transportation future in the latest episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition. Joe Moye, the founder of Beep, a company that produces autonomous vehicles used by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, has ties to the city. His family served in the Navy at Mayport and decided to stay in Jacksonville. Beep specializes in deploying purpose-built, autonomous electric shuttles that are capable of transporting multiple passengers.
In this episode, Moye discusses his vision for bringing autonomous vehicles to Jacksonville and emphasizes their usefulness in downtown areas, medical campuses, academic campuses, and airports. These vehicles are designed to provide efficient transportation services in these environments, offering a new way for people to get around.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition sheds light on how autonomous vehicles could potentially impact the city’s transportation future. Tune in to learn more about how this technology is shaping the way we move people in society and stay informed about its potential benefits and challenges.