Atlanta has approved a 12-month pilot program to test driverless shuttles on a route connected to the city’s Beltline. According to WSBTV, the project will use four autonomous vehicles provided by Florida-based company Beep.
Fox5Atlanta reports that the plan received $1.75 million in funding. It aims to connect the southwest part of the city with a nearly 2-mile driverless route. The route will run from the historic Atlanta University Center, through MARTA’s West End station, and continue toward the Southwest Trail at the Lee + White development. It will also connect to the Lee and White Entertainment District.
The Atlanta Beltline project supports economic growth, community engagement, and local tourism, coinciding with the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta. In a statement to WSBTV, the Atlanta Beltline said, "When we set out to build the Beltline, one of our goals was to create a more connected Atlanta." Planning and design will take place this summer and fall, with operations starting in January. Rider feedback will be gathered through surveys during the pilot phase.
