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<\/a>The combination of ADASTEC\u2019s SAE Level-4 automated driving software platform with an advanced sensor suite, Beep\u2019s remote management and orchestration, and Karsan\u2019s reliable Autonomous e-JEST model, will ensure safe and dependable operations in mixed traffic and challenging weather conditions, while also enhancing multimodal connectivity.<\/p>\nAttendees at the Florida Autonomous Vehicle Summit were able to experience the new vehicle platform in live demonstrations ahead of the deployments in Atlanta and Altamonte Springs. The FAV Summit took place in Orlando, FL from November 5-7, 2025.<\/p>\n
The Karsan Autonomous e-JEST is a fully certified production vehicle platform with a 60-year OEM heritage. The e-JEST meets all FMVSS and ADA compliance requirements, has successfully completed Altoona testing, and is backed by OEM warranty and series-production capabilities. Over 10,000 units of the base vehicle have already been produced, including more than 1,000 electric versions operating across Europe, North America, and Japan\u2014making it Europe\u2019s leading electric minibus. This proven foundation enables the Autonomous e-JEST to deliver real-world reliability, safety, and serviceability at scale.<\/p>\n
Altamonte Springs, Florida<\/p>\n
In partnership with the City of Altamonte Springs, the expanded CraneRIDES program will connect directly to the Altamonte Springs SunRail station and the broader regional transit network starting in 2026 through the addition of shared AVs. CraneRIDES represents the first permanent AV program deployed by a U.S. city, setting a national precedent for integration of AVs into municipal transit systems.<\/p>\n
\u201cAltamonte Springs was proud to be the first city in America to launch a permanent autonomous vehicle program of this kind,\u201d said Frank Martz, City Manager for the City of Altamonte Springs. \u201cNow, we are building on that momentum and expanding our vision. This next phase goes beyond technology. It focuses on connecting communities, enhancing access and demonstrating what can happen when cities take the lead. Our collaboration with Beep and the Florida Department of Transportation paved the way for this exciting new chapter with Karsan, Damera Corporation, and ADASTEC.\u201d<\/p>\n
Atlanta, Georgia<\/p>\n
In partnership with the Atlanta Beltline, Beep will deploy the first fixed route shared AVs in the City of Atlanta. Launching ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this deployment will showcase Atlanta as a global hub for innovative, people-first transportation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis first-of-its-kind autonomous transit pilot in Atlanta is an important step toward realizing a more innovative and accessible city,\u201d said Clyde Higgs, President & CEO of Atlanta Beltline, Inc. \u201cThrough this pilot, we have the opportunity to learn what works best, identify areas for improvement, and apply those insights to connect Atlanta together. It\u2019s not just about testing new technology\u2014it\u2019s about enhancing mobility access and increasing connectivity. As we look ahead to welcoming the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we\u2019re proud to continue creating a more inclusive and resilient corridor that benefits all Atlantans, especially those who live, work, and play along the Beltline.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom Altamonte Springs\u2019 forward-thinking regional integration to Atlanta\u2019s world stage, these projects prove that autonomous public transit is no longer tomorrow\u2019s promise\u2014it\u2019s today\u2019s reality,\u201d said Kevin Reid, CEO of Beep. \u201cBeep\u2019s technology-agnostic supervision and management platform, AutonomOS\u2122, will give riders confidence in the safety of these services through active monitoring, real-time responsiveness, and comprehensive visibility both in and around the vehicles.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter completing more than 150,000 kilometers of proven real-world automated operations on open public roads and carrying 60,000 passengers safely, ADASTEC\u2019s technology is ready for the next step,\u201d said Dr. Ali Peker, CEO of ADASTEC. \u201cTogether with Karsan\u2019s new Autonomous e-JEST, automated by ADASTEC, facilitated through its official distributor Damera Corp, and Beep as our service orchestrator partner, we\u2019re advancing safe, production-grade automated mobility through deployments in Atlanta and Altamonte Springs, bringing real impact to U.S. public transportation.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cKarsan\u2019s e-JEST model, which we introduced to North America in 2022, has quickly gained great attention,\u201d Karsan CEO Okan Bas said. \u201cIt also even earned the nickname \u201cCute Bus.\u201d Now, the newest version of this popular model, the Autonomous e-JEST, enhanced with advanced autonomous driving technology, is ready for the U.S. market. With the U.S. launch, the agile and efficient structure of e-JEST comes together with the autonomous technology already proven in Autonomous e-ATAK. We will continue being one step ahead in the future of mobility.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Beep announced shared autonomous vehicle (AV) deployments are set for Orlando and the World Cup in Atlanta. The…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":104761,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[4131,7849,18513,54221,25067,139,141,140,732,7892,9611],"class_list":["post-104760","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-orlando","tag-altamonte-springs","tag-atlanta","tag-autonomous-vehicle","tag-av","tag-beep","tag-orlando","tag-orlando-headlines","tag-orlando-news","tag-vehicle","tag-whats-happening","tag-world-cup"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104760","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=104760"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104760\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/104761"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=104760"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=104760"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=104760"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}