Bay Area startup touts driverless transit system as commuting solution

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Bay Area startup touts driverless transit system as commuting solution
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As more people return to work, commutes become increasingly unbearable, especially for those remote suburbs. However, a homegrown Bay Area solution will soon begin construction to alleviate some of these challenges.

As more people return to work, commutes become increasingly unbearable, especially for those remote suburbs. However, a homegrown Bay Area solution will soon begin construction to alleviate some of these challenges. Auto nomous carmaker Glydways is behind the project, which boasts zero emissions, relatively low-cost construction, and on-demand availability, promising to revolutionize commuting experiences.

Glydways CEO Gokul Hemmady outlined the project's timeline, with the first phase connecting the Antioch BART station to Brentwood within three years. The company will deploy 200 autonomous Glydcars to service stations along the designated pathway.Riders will access Glydcars via an app, hailing driverless vehicles, much as one would order an Uber or Lyft. The Glydcars can accommodate up to four passengers.

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