Nonprofit Quarterly
Autofleet wants the AV revolution to work for everyone
The nonprofit is building open infrastructure so that transit deserts and low-income neighborhoods aren't left behind as autonomous vehicles reshape American cities.
A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Bridging communities to the autonomous mobility revolution
Autofleet is a nonprofit building open, equitable infrastructure so that underserved communities, public transit agencies, and local organizations can access and benefit from autonomous vehicle technology — not just the privileged few.
Supported By
Knight Foundation
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Urban Institute
DOT Federal Grant
The AV boom is happening. But not for everyone.
By 2030, 10 million autonomous vehicles will operate on American roads. Who benefits depends on the infrastructure we build today.
Low-income communities lack access to first- and last-mile transit connections where AV infrastructure is being built
Public transit agencies have no standardized framework to integrate autonomous vehicles into existing networks
AV deployment is driven by private profit — leaving rural areas, seniors, and people with disabilities behind
Without open infrastructure, the AV revolution will deepen transportation inequality rather than solve it
Without equitable infrastructure, it's a widening gap.
With Autofleet, it's a bridge.
Open Infrastructure for All
What We Build
Physical Infrastructure
Community AV Hubs
We install open-standard curbside hubs at transit stops, community centers, and public housing — enabling any AV operator to serve these locations, not just those with private contracts.
Free to municipalities
Open Platform
Transit Integration OS
Our open-source platform lets public transit agencies, city planners, and community organizations coordinate AV arrivals, track equity metrics, and manage access — at no cost.
Open source & freely licensed
Our Programs
Autofleet unlocks equitable mobility across three core programs
Active
Transit Access Grants
We fund and install AV hub infrastructure at underserved transit corridors, giving riders in low-income neighborhoods direct access to autonomous first- and last-mile connections.
Expanding
Community Mobility Program
Partnering with senior centers, disability advocacy groups, and public housing authorities to deploy AV access points that serve populations most often excluded from private mobility services.
Ongoing
Equity Research & Policy
Publishing open data and policy briefs to help city governments and transit agencies shape AV regulations that center equity, accessibility, and community benefit from the ground up.
Community Partners
“Autofleet gave our transit authority the tools and infrastructure to integrate autonomous vehicles into our existing network — something we could never have funded or built alone. Our riders in underserved corridors are already benefiting.”
Director of Mobility Innovation, Regional Transit Authority
Who We Serve
Public Transit Agencies
Senior Services
Disability Advocates
City Planners
In The News
CityLab
Can open-source AV infrastructure close the mobility gap?
Autofleet's community hub model offers a blueprint for how cities can ensure autonomous vehicles serve public good — not just private profit.
The Atlantic
The equity problem no AV company wants to talk about
As Waymo and rivals race to scale, a nonprofit called Autofleet is quietly doing the unglamorous work of making sure their benefits reach everyone.
Smart Cities Dive
Transit agencies gain a new ally in AV integration
Autofleet's open Transit Integration OS is being piloted in three metro areas, giving public agencies a free, vendor-neutral tool to coordinate autonomous arrivals.
Next City
Free curbside hubs bring AV access to public housing
Through its Community Mobility Program, Autofleet is installing infrastructure at locations private AV operators have no incentive to serve.
MIT Technology Review
Why equitable AV infrastructure needs a nonprofit model
Market forces alone won't distribute autonomous mobility fairly. Autofleet's grant-funded approach may be the only path to universal access.
Help us bring equitable autonomous mobility to every community
Whether you're a city official, transit planner, researcher, or individual donor — there's a place for you in the Autofleet mission.
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