Glydways
Glydways is a transportation company that provides an innovative, high-capacity mobility system using autonomous Glydcars, designed to offer efficient, affordable, and eco-friendly public transit solutions.
Services
Glydways provides an innovative on-demand mobility system through autonomous personal Glydcars. These offer safe, dedicated lane transport 24/7. This service focuses on providing heightened accessibility with numerous access points, aiming to make transportation affordable for all. Glydways' services are designed to reduce private car dependency, enhance public transit usage, and promote environmentally friendly travel solutions.
Products
Glydways has engineered the Glydcar, a personal vehicle intended for public transport. The Glydcar offers non-stop, point-to-point rides, ensuring a comfortable and efficient travel experience. As part of its design, it operates within a zero-net-energy system and boasts the lowest carbon footprint among transportation systems. Consequently, it also provides more cost-effective routes, claiming a 90% reduction in capital expenditure per mile compared to light and heavy rail transit.
Sector
Glydways operates in the transportation sector, specifically focusing on autonomous public transit solutions. Its system includes high-capacity mobility infrastructure with autonomous vehicles, dedicated lanes, and flexible access points integrated into an urban mesh network. This system aims to seamlessly blend with existing mass transit networks, improving urban mobility while prioritizing environmental sustainability.
Infrastructure and Capacity
The Glydways network is designed with a minimal physical footprint, adaptable to being underground, elevated, or at grade. It features flexible, low-cost, and small-space-requiring Glydways Access Points. The system supports high rider capacity handling up to 10,800 people per hour in a 1.5-meter lane. It is meant to efficiently serve more urban areas using its mesh network layout, integrating seamlessly with existing transit systems for expanded connectivity.