May Mobility unveils high-capacity electric autonomous vehicle with Tecnobus; Extends leadership in autonomous vehicle use cases

• Electric minibus platform adds larger form factor and increased rider capacity to May Mobility's autonomous fleet
• May Mobility and Tecnobus are poised to address critical transportation gaps across domestic and international markets

ANN ARBOR, Mich. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- May Mobility, an autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company, today extended its leading portfolio of AV use cases at CES 2025 through a partnership with Tecnobus, an established European electric minibus manufacturer. The partnership introduces a new autonomous minibus platform, allowing May Mobility to offer further flexibility to fleet operators and transit agencies across domestic and international markets. 

Working with Tecnobus, the new autonomous EV minibus will seat up to 30 passengers and include wheelchair accessibility, enhancing May Mobility's mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) offerings and advancing sustainable transportation. Key features of May Mobility's new autonomous minibus platform include:

• Scalability for mixed fleets: Designed for urban transit, corporate campuses, airports, planned communities, and more
• International reach: Homologated for use in Europe and Canada, unlocking new markets in addition to U.S. site deployments
• Sustainability: Fully electric with swappable batteries minimizing downtime and related energy waste
• Performance: Accommodates up to 30 passengers and reaches speeds of 45 MPH

"This collaboration combines Tecnobus' electric mobility expertise with May Mobility's cutting-edge autonomy to deliver a transformative transit solution. This new platform represents a significant evolution, perfectly aligned with the values of sustainability, reliability, and vision that Tecnobus has upheld for over 30 years, combining our expertise in electric mobility with their technological leadership in autonomous driving," said Paolo Marini, CEO of Tecnobus.

Leveraging May Mobility's patented Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology, the first autonomous minibuses are expected to be road-ready in the first half of 2026, with deployments slated for later that year. MPDM leverages in-situ AI to interpret and learn from data in real time, continuously adapting to new, complex and even unpredictable driving conditions. May Mobility's technology makes it possible to efficiently scale its operations, even as it introduces new platforms into its fleet.

Extending May Mobility's Portfolio of Use Cases and International Expansion

The minibus, May Mobility's fifth unique vehicle platform, will be integrated into its fleet alongside the Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS platform, demonstrating the company's adaptability in autonomous systems integration. This expansion further enhances its ability to serve a broader range of mobility use cases, from ride-hailing services to high-capacity transit.

"Our partnership with Tecnobus shows that we're serious about expanding transit access and reducing urban congestion," said Edwin Olson, CEO and founder of May Mobility. "It's a strong example of how doing the right thing for communities can also be great for growing our business."

The partnership also paves the way for May Mobility's expansion into new international markets, supported by Tecnobus' parent company, ICAPGROUP, and its established 30-year infrastructure spanning 27 countries and over 1,200 sites.

May Mobility can be found at CES Booth #3666 where it is displaying its Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS platform.

About May Mobility
May Mobility is an autonomous driving (AD) technology company redefining the future of autonomous mobility-as-a-service (MaaS). 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 global deployment at half the cost and a fraction of the time. Operating fleets of on-demand shared ride vehicles across the U.S. and Japan, May Mobility delivers safer, more efficient transportation across diverse environments, including rural cities, dense urban areas and challenging 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 over 400,000 autonomy-enabled rides across 18 deployments worldwide. For more information, visit www.maymobility.com.

About Tecnobus
Tecnobus is an Italian company and a leader in the production of electric minibuses for local public transportation. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, it has sold more than 600 vehicles across Europe and the rest of the world, accumulating over 200 million operational kilometers. Tecnobus is part of ICAP Group, a company with more than 40 years of experience in developing technological innovations and industrial processes. ICAP is a globally recognized leader in the automation sector, with a strong presence in 1,200 sites across 27 countries. For more information, visit tecnobus.it.

Learn more about Icap Group at icapgroup.it.

SOURCE May Mobility