What's the difference between curbside coordination and Direct Delivery?
Last updated: June 25, 2026
Context
You've seen Autolane described both as a way to coordinate autonomous vehicles at the curb and as a delivery service, and you want to know how the two fit together — and which one applies to you.
Answer
Autolane does two distinct things at a property.
Curbside coordination | Direct Delivery | |
|---|---|---|
What moves | People | Goods |
What it does | Organizes how autonomous vehicles pick up and drop off passengers at your property | Lets retailers deliver orders to their customers using autonomous vehicles, with your zone as a pickup and handoff hub |
Who it's for | Every Autolane property — it's what your signs and dashboard manage today | Retailers and tenants who want to offer autonomous delivery to their own customers |
Which applies to you?
You manage the property → You're using curbside coordination today. Your signs and dashboard keep AV pickups and drop-offs orderly. If a tenant asks about delivery, point them to Direct Delivery.
You're a tenant who wants organized AV traffic near your storefront → That's curbside coordination, and it's already in place wherever there's an Autolane zone.
You're a tenant or retailer who wants to offer autonomous delivery to your own customers → That's Direct Delivery. Reach out to Autolane for more information on enabling this at your location.