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May Mobility, a leading autonomous driving (AD) technology company, has partnered with Lyft to integrate autonomous vehicles into the Lyft platform. The companies plan to launch their first deployment in Atlanta in 2025, using May Mobility’s Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicles. This partnership aims to expand autonomous vehicle services across the United States, providing convenient and efficient rideshare options.
Key Highlights:
- First deployment set for Atlanta in 2025, utilizing Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicles.
- Marks May Mobility’s entry into the rideshare industry in partnership with Lyft.
- Initial deployments will feature safety operators, transitioning to full driver-out operations over time.
- Focus on collaboration with local governments to ensure a smooth expansion.
May Mobility‘s partnership with Lyft is a significant step into the rideshare industry, bringing its innovative approach to autonomous transportation to a wider audience. The collaboration aims to provide new options for riders looking for efficient mobility solutions while leveraging the existing Lyft network. The companies plan to work closely with local communities to ensure the adoption of autonomous vehicles is both smooth and beneficial for all involved.
According to Edwin Olson, co-founder and CEO of May Mobility, “Partnering with Lyft will open up new markets for us to operate in, granting greater mobility to more people, more quickly. We will continue to deliver the valuable service our riders love as we work with Lyft to make our cities better places to live.”
In preparation for the 2025 launch, May Mobility and Lyft will work on planning specifics, such as service areas, hours of operation, and fleet size. The partnership will first deploy vehicles with safety operators and gradually transition to full autonomous, driver-out operations over time. The aim is to expand May Mobility’s AV fleet across Lyft’s network in multiple cities, enhancing the overall ride-sharing experience.
Jeremy Bird, EVP at Lyft, added, “We’re excited to welcome May Mobility as a new autonomous partner. Riders in Atlanta will soon find taking an autonomous ride with May Mobility as simple and intuitive as any other Lyft mode. At Lyft, we’re making it simple for partners to plug their assets into our network and take advantage of our marketplace engine.”
Each vehicle from May Mobility is equipped with patented Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology, designed to leverage in-situ AI for real-time interpretation of driving conditions. This technology helps create a safer, more comfortable ride, continuously learning and adapting to new and unpredictable situations.
About May Mobility
May Mobility is an AD technology company dedicated to redefining the future of autonomous mobility-as-a-service (MaaS). Utilizing its patented MPDM system, May Mobility offers an industry-leading solution that integrates real-time data every 200 milliseconds for safety and efficiency, even in unpredictable situations. The company operates fleets of on-demand shared ride vehicles across the U.S. and Japan, and has completed over 400,000 autonomy-enabled rides. Supported by partnerships with industry giants like Toyota Motor Corporation and NTT, May Mobility is poised to disrupt the autonomous vehicle market with its practical and scalable solutions. For more information, visit www.maymobility.com.
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