Self-Driving Vehicles Are Coming To Frisco

Frisco (WBAP/KLIF) – Self-driving vehicles will soon be taking passengers around Frisco.  California-based self-driving car company Drive.ai has announced a pilot program to bring an on-demand self driving car service to the city.  Starting in July, some 10,000 workers in the Hall Office Park will be able to use the service within a geofenced area that includes retail, entertainment, and office space.  This is the first time members of the public will have access to an on-demand self-driving car service on public roadways.  Users will have to use Drive.ai’s smartphone app to “call” the vehicle and all rides will be free.  Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney said, “Frisco is recognized as a leader in using ‘smart,’ innovative traffic technologies. Drive.ai’s autonomous vehicles will help people get around one of our most vibrant, commercial areas along Frisco’s ‘North Platinum Corridor.’ We applaud the
collaboration of the Denton County Transportation Authority, as well as our private partners at HALL Park, Frisco Station and The Star, which gave the green light, so to speak, to this pioneering pilot program.”