Today we dive deep into Jacksonville’s bold experiment with autonomous transportation — NAVI — a cutting-edge, self-driving shuttle system meant to revolutionize downtown transit.
But with only 76 daily riders and a staggering $370-per-passenger cost, is it already headed for the scrap heap?
Joining us is veteran journalist David Bauerlein from the Florida Times-Union, whose relentless reporting exposes the real numbers, political infighting, and future stakes surrounding NAVI and the U2C initiative.
We dig into:
• Why JTA employees were riding NAVI on the clock
• Whether city leaders are being sold another "Skyway" dream
• The looming $240M+ price tag for phase two
• And whether this is innovative foresight… or déjà vu disaster
Today we tackle the real question: Is NAVI the future — or Jacksonville’s next transportation failure?
Brought to you by the Jacksonville History Center.
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