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Accelevate and BEN Launch AI Passenger Engagement Platform at LAX
Accelevate Solutions and Brand Engagement Network have launched a live AI-powered passenger engagement platform for off-airport parking and shuttle services at Los Angeles International Airport. The platform combines Accelevate's MobilityConnect fleet and audience-intelligence capabilities with BEN's AI engagement technology, delivered through the Mydas enterprise media platform, with connected-vehicle data including data from Xirgo Technologies powering the vehicle layer. Passengers can view routes, live vehicle locations and estimated arrival times in the mobile experience without downloading an app, while the BEN AI engagement layer is now live with promotional and static advertising available immediately and live paid advertising expected to begin in Q4 2026. BEN holds a minority interest in Accelevate, and following its previously disclosed $1 million strategic investment and related warrant arrangements, BEN's ownership is expected to be approximately 20 percent, with Accelevate not consolidated under U.S. GAAP and its revenue not recognized as BEN revenue. Accelevate President and Co-Founder James Maury said the combination should enable rapid adoption through Q1 2027, and BEN Chief Executive Officer Tyler Luck said the company remains committed to supporting Accelevate's airport expansion across the United States and into public-sector opportunities in Latin America.