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RoboRide Medical hits Peoria streets Nov. 15
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What: Peoria’s RoboRide Medical press conference and launch
When: Monday, Nov. 15, 7:30 - 8 a.m.
Who: Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat, Peoria Interim Chief Financial Officer Kevin Burke, MAG Executive Director Eric Anderson and Beep CEO Joe Moye will share remarks.
Where: Freedom Plaza Courtyard, 13714 N. Plaza Del Rio Blvd., Peoria, AZ 85381
The city of Peoria will be hosting an event to celebrate the launch of RoboRide Medical at Freedom Plaza Courtyard, 7:30 a.m., Nov. 15
Dignitaries and officials from the city, Beep and Maricopa Association of Governments will be in attendance.
The fully electric, driverless shuttle will operate from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday in the healthcare district near Plaza Del Rio Boulevard. RoboRide Medical, which has no steering wheel or pedals, will use a pre-programmed, fixed route with a combination of localization techniques, involving high-powered censors and cameras.
It is open to the public without an appointment, fee or pre-screening.
Additionally, the shuttle is ADA accessible and has an attendant onboard at all times to ensure riders have a pleasant and safe experience. RoboRide Medical holds up to eight passengers at a time and will operate at a maximum speed of 15 mph as part of the pilot program. For more information, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/transit.
