Glydways x Dubai RTA

Glydways builds personal autonomous transit pods (Glydcars) that operate on dedicated 2-meter-wide guideways, claiming up to 10,000 people/hour per lane and ~90% infrastructure cost reduction versus rail. Founded in 2016 by Mark Seeger, the company pairs autonomous electric vehicles with managed guideways to create high-capacity, on-demand transit networks. Launching three operational pilots in 2026 — Atlanta, New York City, and the UAE — with large-scale operations targeted for 2027. Raised $170M Series C in April 2026 co-led by Suzuki Motor, ACS Group, and [Khosla ventures](/companies/khosla-ventures); total funding exceeds $250M.