Lake Nona Hosts Volkswagen’s First U.S. Robotaxi Rides With Beep

Volkswagen’s MOIA America has launched its first U.S. passenger robotaxi operations in Lake Nona with Beep, according to Reuters, which reports that riders can book self-driving ID. Buzz vehicles through the Beep mobile app, with dedicated pickup and drop-off locations along three Lake Nona routes. The vehicles use an autonomous driving system developed by Mobileye, which is designed to help fleet operators deploy and manage autonomous transportation services, and will have human monitors on board during this first phase. The article also notes that MOIA America is testing in Los Angeles and Austin before starting commercial service there, and that Florida has allowed self-driving cars on public roads without a human safety driver for years.