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The SEM-B Mobility Corp. is in the design and manufacture stage of a semi-autonomous electric mini-bus that will carry up to 12 passengers and would act as a first-mile/last-mile carrier in what will be the fully integrated transit systems of the future. Because of its design, this mini-bus offers passengers safety, security and will meet health (COVID-19) requirements. With its ride-hailing capabilities (app), the mini-bus can make multiple passenger stops to and from transit hubs. It is the goal of The SEM-B Mobility Corp. to have a small fleet of these mini-buses operational within the next two years.

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The SEM-B Mobility Corp. and its network are in the design, development and manufacture stage of a semi-autonomous electric mini-bus network. Each mini-bus can carry up to 12 passengers and is a first-mile/last-mile carrier in what will be the fully integrated transit systems of the future. The mini-bus will initially have a driver/safety person with the goal of becoming fully autonomous when technically feasible. Because of its design, this mini-bus offers passengers safety and security, and meets health (COVID-19) requirements. With its ride-hailing capabilities (app), the mini-bus can make multiple passenger stops to and from transit hubs. It is the goal of The SEM-B Mobility Corp. to have a fleet of these mini-buses operational within the next two years. 

The SEM-B mini-bus has four rows of three seats and doors for each row. It has a driver/safety person and limited driverless automation. 

The seats are similar to Vancouver Sky Train seats and each row is separated from the other rows with Plexiglas, thus making a secure, clean compartment, and the doors can be electronically locked by the passengers for added security and health. SEM-B is a town bus only, with a maximum speed of 60 to 70 km per hour (45 miles per hour). The average ride would be less than 30 minutes and cost $5 per ride. SEM-B would pick up and drop off other passengers on route.

Ride Hailing

The ride-hailing app is off the shelf and well seasoned by companies such as Uber and Lyft. An SEM-B will notify when it is near, and you get on the bus once it arrives at your requested location. No more waiting outside in the rain for your bus. The bus will also pick up and let off other passengers on the route to your destination. 

The computer in each SEM-B communicates with the SEM-B AI network as well as all city and transit smart communications, and, through the use of AI, will become increasingly more efficient.

A SEM-B will be called to your location for pick up on your phone app. The bus will know your location by your phone GPS; you simply type in your destination and the bus will take you to your destination and automatically charge your account ($5) for the ride.

Driverless Vehicles

Although fully autonomous driving systems are still several years away, semi-automated systems are available off the shelf. A driver/safety person is still required.

Once a day, a SEM-B would return to an automatic charging station and be physically inspected and cleaned.

Rooftop solar panels extend battery life between charges.

Since the mini-bus is manufactured with off-the-shelf components, from the rolling chassis to all electronic and interior components, there is no need for expensive research and development and difficult component sourcing.

For 2000 years the main engine for transportation was the horse. 

Then in 1908, the first production motorcars were made and sold, and within 20 years, the horse was relegated to recreation and the track.  

For the next 100 years, the motor car dominated the transportation system and today, in 2021, there are over one billion cars are on the roads of the world. The car revolution happened very quickly. In 1908, Henry Ford started production and, by 1915, he produced his one millionth car, and, by 1927, he had produced 15 million cars and the industry had dozens of competitors. This competition was of little concern to Mr. Ford, since he knew his main competitor was the horse and buggy, and he won that competition hands down. 

Likewise, with one billion vehicles on the road worldwide, the market for an alternative is huge. There is plenty of room for many forms of alternative transportation, and the companies that will rise to the top are the ones that are most efficient, easy to operate and economically viable.

But the automobile revolution came at a tremendous cost in congestion, pollution and the depletion of hydrocarbons.  Enter the electric car...

The electric car promises near zero pollution and a huge reduction in hydrocarbon consumption, but it still has two big downsides:

  1. Congestion: Cars will still clog freeways, city side streets and parking lots since 95% of a car’s life is spent parked and not transporting humans. 
  2. The electric grid: It is estimated that the U.S. electrical grid will max out at 24 million EVs. The electrical grid will have to increase 12-fold to accommodate a completely EV transportation system.   

Today, rapid transit is all the rage. But rapid transit costs billions (if not trillions) of dollars to build, takes years and decades to build out (time we simply do not have), and requires people to gather in large numbers in very small spaces.

Imagine a transportation network that co-ordinates with the transit systems presently operating in your city.

Imagine a transportation network with zero emissions and rooftop solar panels to power battery life extender.    

Imagine a transportation network that costs as little as $5 a ride.     

Imagine a transportation network that makes you feel good about your busy, mobile lifestyle. 

That Future is Here Today!

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