May Mobility recognized on Fast Company’s 2024 list of the Most Innovative Companies

ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 19, 2024—May Mobility, a leader in the development and deployment of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, has been named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in the Automotive category. This recognition comes in light of May Mobility’s efforts to revolutionize the autonomous vehicle industry with its differentiated business-to-government (B2G) and business-to-business (B2B) go-to-market strategy and its Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology.

May Mobility takes a differentiated approach to its AV technology. Instead of using an “early commitment” model, which has high costs and low scalability, May Mobility uses its MPDM system. The technology imagines thousands of scenarios every second, optimizing safety even in unknown situations. This technology also enables May Mobility to scale to new markets and cities at a fraction of the cost.

Fast Company reviewed thousands of companies from around the world, honoring an exemplary group of businesses that are driving innovation within their industries. May Mobility’s inclusion on the list comes following the launch of its first Rider-Only deployment in Sun City, Arizona.

“We’re thrilled to be recognized by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company,” said Edwin Olson, co-founder and CEO of May Mobility. “We are developing an AV service that is safer, more cost-effective, and equitable, improving transportation accessibility in a way that is changing lives for the better. This recognition is for our entire team. I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved including our first rider only operation last year in Arizona, and I'm excited about what we're rolling out later this year.”

The company aims to create more accessible and equitable transportation options by working closely with the communities where it deploys. Its B2G and B2B go-to-market strategy enables May Mobility to pinpoint specific transportation challenges and work with its partners to optimize its service to address those needs. These collaborations are key to effectively filling transportation gaps and delivering a viable solution to a community’s mobility issues, which is central to May Mobility’s goal to create a safer, greener, more accessible world.

“Our list of the Most Innovative Companies is both a comprehensive look at the innovation economy and a snapshot of the business trends that defined the year,” said Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan. “We saw extraordinary innovation across the board in 2023, but we also saw a handful of clear patterns: the growing footprint and impact of AI, the triumphant return of live events, and great leaps forward in climate tech. We face daunting challenges on many fronts, but the solutions we celebrate in MIC give me plenty of hope about the future.”

Since 2017, May Mobility has successfully given more than 350,000 autonomy-enabled rides across 12 locations in the U.S. and Japan. May Mobility’s current deployments and upcoming sites include Ann Arbor, Mich., Arlington, Texas, Contra Costa, Calif., Detroit, Mich., Grand Rapids, Minn., Miami, Fla. and Sun City, Ariz. with more to be announced in the coming months.

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Media Contact:
Karsten Kutterer, Senior Communications Manager at May Mobility
734-369-8874 ext. 1343
media@maymobility.com

About May Mobility

May Mobility develops autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and deploys fleets of vehicles to municipal and business customers. Its proprietary Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) system is at the core of its mission to help make cities safer, greener and more accessible. MPDM's proven track record has delivered more than 350,000 autonomy-enabled rides to date in public transit applications across the U.S. and Japan. With key strategic partnerships including some of the world's most innovative automotive and transportation companies, such as Toyota Motor Corporation and NTT, May Mobility aims to achieve the highest standard in rider safety, sustainability and transportation equity. For more information, visit www.maymobility.com.

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