Cruise, Numotion partner on WAV pilot
By HME News Staff
Updated 10:10 AM CST, Thu December 5, 2024
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HOUSTON – Cruise, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, has partnered with Numotion to introduce a six-month wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) pilot program in Houston. The program offers free, dependable transportation for qualifying Numotion customers, enabling travel to and from the company’s Houston facility for essential wheelchair repairs. “Numotion is excited to partner with Cruise to offer a seamless and convenient solution for wheelchair users in the Houston area,” said Mike Swinford, CEO of Numotion. “By providing transportation to and from repair appointments, we're alleviating a significant stressor and providing a way for our customers to receive their service and repair faster.” In close collaboration with Numotion and General Motors’ Accessibility Center of Excellence, the program utilizes two human-driven award-winning Chevy Traverses, upfitted with wheelchair-accessible modifications by BraunAbility. Cruise has developed training for WAV drivers to ensure they can safely and effectively assist riders using the service. "Accessibility is core to our mission at Cruise,” said Craig Glidden, president and chief administrative officer at Cruise. “This pilot program with Numotion is doing more than providing accessible rides – it’s about empowering people in the community with greater mobility and independence, while also building learnings to better our service in the future.”
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