BEEP, beep! New smart car takes you along Tampa Riverwalk

The Tampa Riverwalk isn't just for pedestrians and bicyclists anymore. Be on the look out and hop onboard a new smart car offering driverless service around a portion of downtown.

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November 24, 2021
Courtesy of HART – The new smart car pilot program launched by Florida DOT, HART, and BEEP of Orlando gives driverless rides along the Tampa Riverwalk and in Tampa Heights.
Courtesy of HART – Map showing route of new HART smart car service in downtown Tampa.

The Tampa Riverwalk isn’t just for pedestrians and bicyclists anymore. Be on the look out and hop onboard a new smart car offering driverless ride-along service around a portion of downtown. The vehicles are on a temporary trial to collect data and provide HART with options for the future. Read the complete story.  

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