Alleged bias toward autonomous shuttles sparks Beltline oversight requests

A Midtown complaint alleges the Atlanta Beltline study biased toward autonomous shuttles after Beep introduced TYLin as “partners,” with TYLin’s report recommending autonomous buses as the backbone. Mayor Dickens cited this unfinished study to pause Eastside light-rail, while other Beltline segments remain unresolved; Beep’s ATL Spoke pilot is moving forward with public funding. Beltline officials deny wrongdoing, saying the work was exploratory, but city council members are calling for investigation and potential Inspector General review.