en.Wedoany.com Reported - Beep, an autonomous public transportation service provider based in Florida, has launched a pilot project called ATL Spoke in Atlanta, offering free shuttle services between the West End MARTA transit station and the Southwest Beltline Trail. This is the first operational project in the Beltline transit network, with a service period of 12 months, operating along a 2-mile route seven days a week.

The shuttle can accommodate 12 passengers and meets the accessibility standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is always staffed with an onboard attendant responsible for supervision, answering questions, and taking over the steering wheel when necessary. Beltline officials stated that the fleet consists of Karsan e-JEST electric vehicles, which have passed the Federal Transit Administration's bus testing, meeting federal motor vehicle safety regulations and accessibility requirements.

Some residents have expressed concerns about the ATL Spoke project, fearing it may divert attention from core transit issues along the Beltline. Resident Wendy Darling, after experiencing the shuttle on its first day of operation, said it is only a temporary measure, and what is truly needed is seamless rail transit service connecting the station to the Beltline.

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