Public transit expansion Perrone Robotics is actively expanding into public transit deployments, including partnerships with SARTA, Bedrock Detroit, and NEORide networks, plus a dedicated Transit Division. This indicates a strong sales signal for large-scale bus retrofits and turnkey AV transit solutions.

Vehicle retrofit focus The TONY AV Kit enables rapid retrofit of diverse vehicles with autonomous capabilities, demonstrated by collaborations to retrofit Gillig buses and other public transit assets. This presents a sales opportunity for transit authorities and fleet operators seeking cost-effective AV modernization.

Public funding momentum Recent SMART Grant funding from the Department of Transportation supports Perrone’s development, underscoring favorable government funding trends for AV transit projects and potential readiness of grant-aligned customers seeking implementation partners.

Enterprise partnerships Strategic partnerships with municipalities, developers, and mobility councils (NEORide, Michigan Mobility Collaborative) point to a channel-focused sales approach with consortium-led procurements and multi-agency deployments for AV retrofit programs.

Operational scale proof Public shuttle operations in Detroit and ongoing deployments with WRTA and SARTA demonstrate real-world, deployed references that can be leveraged for case studies, RFP responses, and risk-reduction messaging to prospective transit clients.