Beep launches fully autonomous public transit system in Florida - The Robot Report

Beep Inc. is set to launch NAVI (Neighborhood Autonomous Vehicle Innovation), a fully autonomous public transit system in Jacksonville, Florida, starting June 30. The service will operate a customized fleet of 14 ADA-compliant, electric Ford E-Transit vehicles equipped with Oxa’s automated driving system. This initiative is part of Phase 1 of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s Ultimate Urban Circulator (U2C) program, covering a 3.5-mile route along the Bay Street Innovation Corridor with 12 stops aimed at revitalizing downtown Jacksonville. The vehicles will serve both public and private communities, with operations managed from JTA’s new Autonomous Innovation Center, aiming to improve transit efficiency, safety, and accessibility for first- and last-mile travel. Founded in 2018 and based in Orlando, Beep specializes in autonomous shuttle deployments, having managed 38 projects across nine states. Its AutonomOS platform supports vehicle supervision, fleet management, and workflow integration, enabling scalable transit services. In