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Malaysian Reserve
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Malaysian Reserve
May Mobility Launches Ride-Hail API, Signaling Readiness to Scale Autonomous Deployments Globally
— With the release of software updates, May Mobility readies for deployments in Atlanta this summer with Lyft and in Arlington, TX later this year with Uber – — Technology milestones further demonstrate May Mobility's Multi-PolicyDecision Making (MPDM) as a leading Autonomy-as-a-Service (AaaS) platformamong the world's top ride-hail companies – ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — May Mobility, a leading autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company, today announced the launch of the Ride-Hail Integration API. This development expands the company's Autonomy-as-a-Service (AaaS) offering, readying it for scale in urban markets on ride-hail platforms globally. The Ride-Hail Integration API is engineered to enable seamless connectivity between May Mobility's autonomous fleet and the consumer-facing ride-hail platforms utilized around the globe. This proprietary API facilitates the dynamic pick-up and drop-off routing ride-hail users expect, while ensuring that May Mobility's autonomous vehicles choose the optimal locations for riders to embark and disembark safely and conveniently. Importantly, the API provides a robust foundation for deployment of AVs at scale across multiple ride-hail platforms by ensuring that integrations with platform providers will be technically smooth and efficient around the world. These updates additionally incorporate May Mobility's capability to operate in both left- and right-hand driving geographies, facilitating May Mobility deployments in the U.S., Japan and future international locations. The Ride-Hail Integration API release is also supported with new autonomy enhancements to May Mobility's patented Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) system to handle the complexities of urban environments. These upgrades improve the rider experience through: Advanced precision handling of narrow, city streets More human-like maneuvering around agents like double-parked cars Smoother accelerations and braking for more comfortable rides The milestone marks a key step as May Mobility prepares to launch with Lyft in and around Midtown Atlanta this summer, and a planned deployment with Uber later this year in Arlington, TX. May Mobility is the only U.S. AV company that has announced plans to launch on both major ride-hail platforms in 2025, and is one of just three providing commercial driverless trips on public roads in the U.S. May Mobility's ride-hail launches will start with standby operators this year before transitioning to driverless operations. May Mobility's vehicles are equipped with its patented Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM). MPDM distinguishes May Mobility from other AV technology players, whose systems fully rely on predefined scenarios and struggle when real-world situations don't exactly match. MPDM technology integrates LIDAR, RADAR and cameras to employ real-time, human-like reasoning to handle the unexpected on roads with AI-powered speed and precision. 'With today's software announcement, our riders will experience optimized pick-up and drop-off times and a smoother ride from beginning to end,' said Jacob Crossman, senior vice president of autonomy engineering at May Mobility. 'As the AV market moves from initial operations to broader availability, we are excited to bring thousands of AVs to the world's leading ride-hail platforms, helping riders experience greater safety and freedom of mobility.' About May MobilityMay Mobility is an autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company redefining the future of autonomy-as-a-service (AaaS). Leveraging its patented Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) system, May Mobility built an industry-leading in-situ AI solution, which integrates real-time data every 200 milliseconds to ensure safety and efficiency, even in unpredictable situations. May Mobility's technology pairs live, online learning with traditional offline training, enabling rapid deployment in a fraction of the time. Operating on-demand vehicles across the U.S. and Japan, May Mobility delivers safer, more efficient transportation across diverse environments, including rural cities, dense urban areas and diverse weather conditions. Backed by strategic partnerships with industry leaders, including Toyota Motor Corporation and NTT, May Mobility is disrupting the autonomous vehicle industry with one of the most practical vehicle offerings available. The company has completed nearly half a million rides across 19 deployments worldwide. For more information, visit
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Uber and May Mobility Announce Strategic Partnership to Scale Autonomous Vehicles
Arlington, Texas identified as first city to launch May Mobility AVs on the Uber platform later this year The companies aim to quickly scale AV use for ride-hail The news signals May Mobility's growing leadership as an Autonomy-as-a-Service (AaaS) platform of choice SAN FRANCISCO & ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and May Mobility, Inc., a leading autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company, today announced a new multi-year strategic partnership. May Mobility aims to deploy thousands of AVs on the Uber platform over the next few years, with an initial launch planned for Arlington, Texas, by the end of 2025. The partnership highlights both companies' shared ambition to quickly scale AV use in ride-hail, broadening access to AVs across diverse markets and driving greater consumer choice. The new partnership brings together Uber, the global ride-hail market leader, and May Mobility to scale the availability of AV transportation in an estimated $1 trillion AV market in the United States. Under the agreement, Uber will offer customers the option of a May Mobility AV on the Uber platform on qualifying trips. May Mobility will provide a fleet of American-made, hybrid-electric Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicles equipped with May Mobility's patented Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology. The first deployment will launch with onboard safety operators before transitioning to driverless. Following the initial launch in Arlington, Uber and May Mobility intend to expand to additional U.S. markets in 2026. "We are thrilled to be partnering with May Mobility to continue to scale the availability of autonomous vehicles across the United States," said Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber. "At Uber, we're building the future of transportation, working with the world's leading autonomous vehicle developers like May Mobility to help commercialize and deploy this technology quickly at scale around the world." May Mobility's MPDM platform applies real-time, human-like reasoning to handle unexpected situations with AI-powered speed and precision, making it able to navigate real-world situations without having to rely on predefined scenarios. MPDM easily adapts to any new scenario or environment, even "edge cases," an approach that has proven itself in deployments across the U.S. and Japan, including driverless operations in three cities. As a highly efficient approach to autonomous driving, MPDM's in-situ reasoning can provide a more reliable and safe ride experience. "Launching on the Uber platform is a big signal to the market that May Mobility is ready to quickly expand to major markets as the pre-eminent autonomy-as-a-service provider," said Edwin Olson, CEO and co-founder of May Mobility. "Uber and May Mobility will make it possible for more people across the U.S. to enjoy the transformative benefits of autonomous vehicles." May Mobility has operated in Arlington, Texas, since 2021, and the company's experience in Arlington will allow the new Uber partnership to rapidly deploy and expand beyond the existing service area. More details on the launch will be announced in the coming months. About Uber Uber's mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 58 billion trips later, we're building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities. About May Mobility May Mobility is an autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company redefining the future of autonomy-as-a-service (AaaS). Leveraging its patented Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) system, May Mobility built an industry-leading in-situ AI solution, which integrates real-time data every 200 milliseconds to ensure safety and efficiency, even in unpredictable situations. May Mobility's technology pairs live, online learning with traditional offline training, enabling rapid deployment in a fraction of the time. Operating on-demand vehicles across the U.S. and Japan, May Mobility delivers safer, more efficient transportation across diverse environments, including rural cities, dense urban areas and diverse weather conditions. Backed by strategic partnerships with industry leaders, including Toyota Motor Corporation and NTT, May Mobility is disrupting the autonomous vehicle industry with one of the most practical vehicle offerings available. The company has completed nearly half a million rides across 19 deployments worldwide. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Uberpress@ May MobilityKarsten Kutterer, Senior Communications Manager734-369-8874 ext. 1343media@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Uber and May Mobility Announce Strategic Partnership to Scale Autonomous Vehicles
SAN FRANCISCO & ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and May Mobility, Inc., a leading autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company, today announced a new multi-year strategic partnership. May Mobility aims to deploy thousands of AVs on the Uber platform over the next few years, with an initial launch planned for Arlington, Texas, by the end of 2025. The partnership highlights both companies' shared ambition to quickly scale AV use in ride-hail, broadening access to AVs across diverse markets and driving greater consumer choice. The new partnership brings together Uber, the global ride-hail market leader, and May Mobility to scale the availability of AV transportation in an estimated $1 trillion AV market in the United States. Under the agreement, Uber will offer customers the option of a May Mobility AV on the Uber platform on qualifying trips. May Mobility will provide a fleet of American-made, hybrid-electric Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicles equipped with May Mobility's patented Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology. The first deployment will launch with onboard safety operators before transitioning to driverless. Following the initial launch in Arlington, Uber and May Mobility intend to expand to additional U.S. markets in 2026. 'We are thrilled to be partnering with May Mobility to continue to scale the availability of autonomous vehicles across the United States,' said Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber. 'At Uber, we're building the future of transportation, working with the world's leading autonomous vehicle developers like May Mobility to help commercialize and deploy this technology quickly at scale around the world.' May Mobility's MPDM platform applies real-time, human-like reasoning to handle unexpected situations with AI-powered speed and precision, making it able to navigate real-world situations without having to rely on predefined scenarios. MPDM easily adapts to any new scenario or environment, even 'edge cases,' an approach that has proven itself in deployments across the U.S. and Japan, including driverless operations in three cities. As a highly efficient approach to autonomous driving, MPDM's in-situ reasoning can provide a more reliable and safe ride experience. 'Launching on the Uber platform is a big signal to the market that May Mobility is ready to quickly expand to major markets as the pre-eminent autonomy-as-a-service provider,' said Edwin Olson, CEO and co-founder of May Mobility. 'Uber and May Mobility will make it possible for more people across the U.S. to enjoy the transformative benefits of autonomous vehicles.' May Mobility has operated in Arlington, Texas, since 2021, and the company's experience in Arlington will allow the new Uber partnership to rapidly deploy and expand beyond the existing service area. More details on the launch will be announced in the coming months. About Uber Uber's mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 58 billion trips later, we're building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities. About May Mobility May Mobility is an autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company redefining the future of autonomy-as-a-service (AaaS). Leveraging its patented Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) system, May Mobility built an industry-leading in-situ AI solution, which integrates real-time data every 200 milliseconds to ensure safety and efficiency, even in unpredictable situations. May Mobility's technology pairs live, online learning with traditional offline training, enabling rapid deployment in a fraction of the time. Operating on-demand vehicles across the U.S. and Japan, May Mobility delivers safer, more efficient transportation across diverse environments, including rural cities, dense urban areas and diverse weather conditions. Backed by strategic partnerships with industry leaders, including Toyota Motor Corporation and NTT, May Mobility is disrupting the autonomous vehicle industry with one of the most practical vehicle offerings available. The company has completed nearly half a million rides across 19 deployments worldwide. For more information, visit
Associated Press
30-01-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Deloitte and May Mobility Announce Strategic Collaboration to Optimize Autonomous Transportation Services Globally
New relationship will generate insights from May Mobility's sensor and environmental data to help enhance autonomous transportation safety, efficiency, sustainability, equity and utility NEW YORK and ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte and May Mobility, an autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company, announced an alliance relationship to bring new data and insight offerings to market, helping to improve and optimize rider and community safety for their joint municipal and business customers. Deloitte's 2025 Global Automotive Consumer Study confirmed that consumers worldwide are looking for AV companies to prioritize safety in their autonomous transportation solutions. Deloitte and May Mobility's joint capabilities use data and analytics from May Mobility deployments to closely track safety events and help government and business customers improve safety outcomes for riders. One example of this joint capability is Deloitte's autonomous vehicle data platform, which transportation planners and operators can subscribe and receive insights, to more effectively take action and optimize autonomous mobility for their communities. Deloitte and May Mobility first deployed insight services in 2024 as part of the Accessibili-D autonomous vehicle program in the City of Detroit. City and university researchers, including the University of Michigan, are using data and insights from Deloitte and May Mobility to optimize the AV system that helps older adults and people with disabilities (PwD) access critical services, such as doctor appointments and grocery stores. These insights can be incorporated into the autonomous vehicle plans of municipalities and businesses wherever May Mobility deploys around the globe. 'Our goal is to collaborate with May Mobility to create safer autonomous mobility by analyzing AV behavior and interactions with riders and the broader community,' said Jeff Hood, principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP. 'A more trustworthy AV transportation system will create outcomes that have been the promise of the AV industry for years, such as better access to affordable and sustainable transportation.' This new collaboration, that can be deployed both domestically and internationally, combines Deloitte's data, software engineering and AI capabilities; and combines them with data from May Mobility's AV system and weather, city infrastructure and ridership data. 'Our patented Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology runs on-board simulations to imagine thousands of possible scenarios every second, enabling a vehicle to rapidly perform the safest action in any given scenario,' said Manik Dhar, chief commercial officer for May Mobility. 'Combining MPDM with Deloitte's insights platform creates another layer of analysis tailored for each unique community, resulting in an optimized mobility system for our customers.' To learn more about Deloitte's automotive-related services visit here. More about May Mobility, can be found here. About May Mobility May Mobility develops autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and deploys fleets of vehicles to municipal and business customers. Its proprietary Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) system is at the core of its mission to help make cities safer, greener and more accessible. MPDM's proven track record has delivered more than 350,000 autonomy-enabled rides to date in several public transit applications across the U.S. and Japan. With key strategic partnerships including some of the world's most innovative automotive and transportation companies, such as Toyota Motor Corporation and NTT, May Mobility aims to achieve the highest standard in rider safety, sustainability and transportation equity. For more information, visit About Deloitte Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services to many of the world's most admired brands, including nearly 90% of the Fortune 500® and more than 8,500 U.S.-based private companies. At Deloitte, we strive to live our purpose of making an impact that matters by creating trust and confidence in a more equitable society. We leverage our unique blend of business acumen, command of technology, and strategic technology alliances to advise our clients across industries as they build their future. Deloitte is proud to be part of the largest global professional services network serving our clients in the markets that are most important to them. 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