Photos: Self-driving on-demand EVs debut to move 10,000 people per hour at 31 mph

Glydways has initiated a pilot project in South Metro Atlanta to demonstrate its Automated Transit Network (ATN), featuring autonomous, on-demand electric vehicles (EVs) operating on a 0.5-mile dedicated guideway. This system connects key transit hubs—the ATL SkyTrain at the Georgia International Convention Center and the Gateway Center Arena—offering congestion-free travel without interfering with existing road traffic. The vehicles accommodate one to six passengers, travel at speeds up to 31 mph, and provide private, on-demand service without fixed schedules or transfers. Glydways claims the system can handle up to 10,000 passengers per hour at full scale. Developed over ten years, Glydways’ modular transit model is designed for rapid deployment and scalability tailored to community density and needs. The system is reported to be 90% less expensive to build and 30% less costly to operate than traditional mass transit, largely due to its smaller infrastructure footprint. Each vehicle is equipped with 20 high