Glydways Launches Global Tour to Showcase Innovative Glydcar Transit Solutions Across Key Markets
Glydways, a leading provider of Automated Transit Network (ATN) solutions, today announced the launch of its highly anticipated Global Tour, an initiative designed to give transit agencies, policymakers, urban planners, and mass transit riders worldwide a firsthand experience of its revolutionary Glydcar. The tour spans major cities and key transit markets across the United States, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, providing a unique opportunity to explore Glydways’ vision for the future of urban mobility.
The Glydways Global Tour is more than a showcase—it is a demonstration of how cities can tackle mounting urban congestion, climate commitments, and growing population density with a forward-thinking, cost-efficient approach. Glydways’ ATN solutions provide high-capacity, scalable, and environmentally conscious transportation alternatives that aim to modernize mass transit while addressing the inequities that often arise in traditional urban transit systems. The tour will offer participants hands-on access to the Glydcar, Glydways’ signature on-demand vehicle designed for seamless, personalized urban travel.
Personalized, On-Demand Transit for the Modern City
At each Global Tour stop, attendees will have the opportunity to interact directly with Glydways’ Glydcar, which delivers a high-tech, user-centric transit experience. Each Glydcar is engineered to provide direct, non-stop rides without the delays, transfers, or scheduling complications often associated with traditional mass transit options. Riders can enjoy personalized features such as climate and entertainment controls, one-stop routes, and minimal wait times, ensuring a superior transit experience tailored to individual needs.
The Glydcar represents the culmination of Glydways’ dedication to delivering transit solutions that are accessible, reliable, and equitable. With 24/7 availability, Glydways’ service ensures continuous, uninterrupted mobility for all city residents. This commitment to accessibility is central to Glydways’ mission, particularly in addressing the needs of underserved communities that often face barriers to reliable transit. By expanding equitable mobility, Glydways is not only facilitating easier access to workplaces, schools, and essential services, but also contributing to a higher quality of urban life.
Global Tour Itinerary Highlights
The Glydways Global Tour will make high-profile stops at some of the most influential industry events of 2025, providing both public and professional audiences with in-depth exposure to the company’s technology and approach. Key tour dates and locations include:
- Oct. 24 – Atlanta Regional Council’s State of the Region (Atlanta, USA): Attendees will learn how Glydways’ solutions integrate into growing urban centers and help relieve congestion in fast-expanding U.S. cities.
- Oct. 29 – Miami-Dade TPO Transportation Industry Forum (Miami, USA): The Miami stop will highlight Glydways’ approach to coastal city transit, where population growth and climate resilience are both high priorities.
- Oct. 30-Nov. 9 – Japan Mobility Show (Tokyo, Japan): Tokyo, one of the densest urban areas globally, offers a testbed for Glydways’ high-capacity, precision-engineered systems. Visitors will witness how ATN technology can support cities with heavy commuter loads while maintaining efficiency and comfort.
- Nov. 5-7 – Florida Automated Vehicles Summit (Orlando, USA): Florida’s transit ecosystem offers a platform to showcase Glydways’ ability to integrate autonomous vehicles into existing city infrastructures.
- Nov. 10-15 – Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (Abu Dhabi, UAE): This Middle East stop emphasizes Glydways’ role in innovation-driven, rapidly developing urban markets, where forward-thinking mobility solutions are critical to meet ambitious development goals.
These events represent strategic opportunities for Glydways to engage with key stakeholders in urban mobility, including city officials, transit authorities, developers, and residents, while highlighting the adaptability of Glydcar to diverse urban landscapes.
Addressing Urban Mobility Challenges
Glydways has strategically chosen cities for its Global Tour that exemplify the challenges and opportunities facing modern transit networks. Rapid population growth, constrained infrastructure, and ambitious climate targets create a pressing need for transit solutions that add capacity without requiring costly, disruptive new construction. Cities like Atlanta, Miami, Tokyo, Abu Dhabi, San Jose, Dubai, Singapore, Manila, and Jakarta are already exploring innovative approaches to urban mobility, making them ideal candidates for Glydways’ ATN systems.
By providing flexible, high-capacity transit, Glydways addresses not only the operational inefficiencies of traditional mass transit but also the social dimensions of urban mobility. Equitable access remains a core principle of the company’s mission. Glydways ensures that its systems serve all residents, including historically underserved communities, helping bridge mobility gaps and offering broader economic and social opportunities. The Glydcar is designed to meet these goals through inclusive design, reliability, and personalized user experiences.
Expanding Global Presence and Projects
Over the past 24 months, Glydways has secured several high-profile projects through competitive public procurements. These projects represent a significant step in scaling the company’s presence and operational capabilities. Operations for these Glydcar projects are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026, with Glydways actively engaged in more than 100 additional project opportunities worldwide. The company is working closely with cities, airports, property developers, and other stakeholders to tailor transit solutions to the unique needs of each community.
“Glydways is committed to transforming urban transit by delivering solutions that are not only technologically advanced but also socially impactful,” said Mark Seeger, Founder and Co-CEO of Glydways. “Our projects reflect a global demand for transit systems that are cost-effective, scalable, and capable of supporting the growing populations of major cities around the world. From dense urban hubs in Japan to rapidly expanding metro areas in the United States and innovation-driven economies in the Middle East, each project reinforces our commitment to creating mobility systems that serve everyone.”
Technological Innovation at the Core
The Glydcar itself embodies Glydways’ commitment to innovation. Built for flexibility and efficiency, it integrates advanced automation technologies to optimize route planning, reduce energy consumption, and deliver a seamless, user-friendly experience. Glydways’ ATN technology leverages data analytics, AI-driven routing, and real-time monitoring to ensure that operations remain smooth and responsive to rider demand.
In addition to operational efficiency, sustainability is central to Glydways’ approach. By using electric-powered vehicles and minimizing idle times through precise routing, Glydways reduces emissions associated with conventional urban transit systems. This aligns with the climate goals of host cities, many of which are committed to reducing their carbon footprints while expanding transit accessibility.
A Vision for the Future of Mass Transit
Looking ahead, Glydways envisions a future in which cities can accommodate growing populations without sacrificing mobility, comfort, or environmental responsibility. According to global urbanization forecasts, by 2050, nearly 70 percent of the world’s population will reside in urban areas. Glydcar Congestion, pollution, and aging infrastructure will increasingly challenge traditional transit methods. Glydways’ ATN solutions, including the Glydcar, are designed to meet these challenges head-on, providing cost-effective alternatives that scale with city growth while offering enhanced rider experiences.
“Each city on our global tour represents a frontier in modern mass transit,” Seeger explained. “These regions are defining the future of urban mobility, showing how cities can meet population growth, climate objectives, and accessibility requirements simultaneously. Glydways’ mission is to provide a flexible, efficient, and equitable transit network that empowers residents and enhances urban quality of life.”
Engaging Communities and Industry Leaders
The Global Tour is designed not only to highlight Glydways’ technological achievements but also to foster engagement with the wider community of transit stakeholders. By providing interactive demonstrations, technical briefings, and live rides, Glydways aims to educate, inspire, and collaborate with those shaping the future of urban transportation. City planners, transit operators, and policy leaders will gain insight into how Glydways’ ATN systems can integrate with existing infrastructure, optimize traffic flow, and enhance the overall transit experience.
For residents and daily commuters, the tour offers a glimpse of a more convenient, personalized, and reliable way to navigate urban environments. Through Glydcar direct engagement with the Glydcar, attendees can experience firsthand the benefits of a modern, automated, high-capacity transit system that responds to their needs and preferences.
Driving Economic and Social Benefits
Beyond technology, Glydways’ initiatives have broad economic and social implications. By increasing transit capacity and reliability, Glydways helps reduce congestion, improve access to employment and education, and support equitable urban growth. Cities benefit from more efficient use of infrastructure, reduced environmental impact, and enhanced public satisfaction. For commuters, Glydways’ approach means less time spent in transit, more predictable travel, and greater comfort and convenience.
The company’s commitment to equitable access ensures that the benefits of its transit solutions reach all urban residents, regardless of socioeconomic status or neighborhood. By prioritizing underserved communities, Glydways fosters inclusion and ensures that new transit innovations contribute positively to the overall quality of life across cities.
Glydways’ Global Tour represents a pivotal step in showcasing the transformative potential of automated transit networks. Through its Glydcar, Glydways demonstrates how modern cities can address congestion, sustainability, and accessibility challenges simultaneously. By Glydcar providing interactive experiences for transit stakeholders, policymakers, and residents, the tour emphasizes the practical and social benefits of advanced, equitable, and high-capacity transit solutions.
As Glydways continues to expand globally, its projects promise to redefine how urban populations move, offering smarter, cleaner, and more accessible transit systems. The company’s vision for 2050—where urban growth, climate responsibility, and equitable mobility coexist—is being realized today, one city at a time.
About Glydways
Glydways is a leading global provider of Automated Transit Network (ATN) solutions, delivering scalable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable mass transit systems worldwide. Focused on high-capacity, on-demand mobility, Glydways empowers Glydcar cities to meet population growth, climate goals, and equity objectives while providing riders with a seamless, reliable, and personalized transit experience.
About Glydways
Founded in 2016, Glydways is redefining public transportation by delivering fast, affordable and sustainable mobility for all. We’re building a new kind of public transit: a zero-emission system using autonomous vehicles operating on narrow, dedicated guideways. Glydways delivers on-demand, nonstop rides 24/7, with no schedules, transfers or delays.
Glydways offers cities scalable capacity without the cost, complexity, or disruption of traditional megaprojects – resulting in a high-frequency, reliable service that is more scalable and cost-effective than other transit modes.
