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Lyft CEO David Risher has announced that autonomous vehicles (AVs) will hit the roads as early as 2026, expanding the ride-hailing company’s vision for self-driving transportation. The announcement, made via social media, highlights a key collaboration with Marubeni Corporation, a global leader in fleet ownership and financing, to bring Mobileye-powered AVs to the Lyft platform.
Key Highlights:
- Lyft and Mobileye announced a partnership in November 2023 to introduce “Lyft-ready” autonomous vehicles.
- Marubeni Corporation, a major global player in fleet management, will own and operate AV fleets for Lyft.
- Marubeni oversees 900,000+ vehicles worldwide and is expanding its B2B/B2C auto financing business with a focus on AV technology.
- The initial launch will take place in Dallas in 2026, with plans to expand to additional cities.
- Marubeni will also leverage Lyft’s fleet management subsidiary, Flexdrive, to maximize efficiency.
- Lyft views AV expansion as a key growth driver for rideshare accessibility and scalability.
Last November, we shared our collab with @Mobileye to bring "@Lyft-ready" autonomous vehicles to our platform.
— David Risher (@davidrisher) February 10, 2025
Today, we’re welcoming @Marubeni_Corp, one of the world’s industry-leading auto and fleet financing corporations, to join us on this journey. (Details ⬇️) pic.twitter.com/9aH3uH2Deg
This development marks a significant step in Lyft’s long-term AV strategy, promising a future where self-driving technology plays a central role in urban mobility.
More details on the rollout will be shared in the coming months.
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