Lyft Plans Robotaxi Fleet in Dallas by 2026

Lyft is planning to introduce self-driving robotaxis in Dallas by 2026, in partnership with Mobileye and Marubeni, a Japanese auto-financing company that will own the fleet. This move is part of Lyft's broader strategy to expand its autonomous vehicle offerings across various cities, leveraging Mobileye's technology to provide a seamless rideshare experience. The robotaxi fleet will be accessible through the Lyft app, allowing users to opt for autonomous vehicles. Lyft's CEO, David Risher, highlighted the importance of this initiative in expanding the rideshare market and connecting communities. The announcement aligns with similar autonomous vehicle initiatives by competitors like Uber, which plans to launch Waymo-powered services in Austin and Atlanta. This collaboration marks a significant step in Lyft's vision for the future of autonomous transportation, as they aim to deploy thousands of these vehicles beyond Dallas.