Beyond Buses: Hayden AI Takes to the Rails

San Francisco, CA – The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) launched automated trolley enforcement last week with Hayden AI technology, making Philadelphia the first city in the United States to enforce trolley zones with trolley-mounted cameras. The deployment also marks a milestone for Hayden AI: its first successful installation on trolleys, expanding the company’s footprint beyond buses and parking enforcement vehicles to a third vehicle type. (Trolleys are also commonly called “streetcars” or “trams”.)

“Keeping trolley zones clear isn’t just about enforcing parking rules – it’s about keeping Philadelphia moving. We’re excited to partner with SEPTA and the PPA to launch the nation’s first automated trolley zone enforcement program to help make trolley service more reliable, streets safer, and transit more accessible for every rider in the city,” said Marty Beard, CEO of Hayden AI.

In addition to trolleys, Hayden AI systems are installed on 152 SEPTA buses and have delivered significant improvements to bus service. Bus routes equipped with this technology have seen speeds increase by 3% to 6% since the program began in April 2025, while routes without enforcement have gotten slower during the same period. In addition, 63% of registered vehicle owners who received one violation have not received a second ticket — indicating a sustained reduction in parking violations that obstruct buses.

Hayden AI’s technology is deployed on more than 2,100 public transit buses worldwide, helping cities improve road safety, enhance transit reliability, and increase accessibility at bus stops for riders with disabilities. In addition to Philadelphia, Hayden AI systems operate on transit buses in major U.S. cities including New York City, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, and Chicago, where the technology has contributed to faster bus speeds and fewer collisions along enforced routes.

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About Hayden AI: Hayden AI powers safer, smarter, and more efficient cities. We combine advanced vision AI with purpose-built, vehicle-mounted hardware to analyze urban environments in real time. Cities use our technology to make streets safer and improve transit performance for everyone. Learn more at www.hayden.ai