This company deploys Whoosh®, an autonomous electric vehicle system utilizing modular cable and rail infrastructure for urban mobility. The system offers lower-cost, zero-emission transportation that is faster to deploy and easily scalable compared to traditional transit projects. This infrastructure reduces the need for parking, enabling denser, more sustainable real estate development and improved passenger connectivity.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Many cities face increasing traffic congestion and struggle to provide efficient, sustainable transportation options, while also seeking to reduce the need for extensive and costly parking infrastructure. Traditional public transportation projects are often slow to implement and lack the flexibility to adapt to changing urban needs.
Solution
Swyft Cities offers Whoosh®, a modular transit system designed to provide efficient and eco-friendly transportation using autonomous electric vehicles on a network of fixed cables and rails. This system reduces reliance on traditional transportation methods, alleviates traffic, and minimizes emissions. By reducing the need for extensive parking infrastructure, Whoosh® enables denser urban development and frees up valuable land for community spaces. The modular design allows for rapid deployment and easy expansion, making it a scalable solution for cities and real estate developments.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes city planners, real estate developers, universities, and tourism destinations seeking to reduce transportation costs, improve urban development, and provide an enhanced user experience.
Features
- Autonomous electric vehicles that travel independently on a fixed cable and rail network.
- Modular infrastructure allows for quick project delivery and easy expansion.
- Reduced parking requirements enable denser, more sustainable urban development.
- Zero-emission vehicles contribute to a cleaner environment.
- Stations can be ground-level, elevated, or integrated into buildings.
- Vehicles wait at stations for passengers, providing on-demand service.
- Cabins can accommodate multiple passengers and navigate turns and bypass stops.