Lyft Plans Autonomous Shuttle Deployment Across US Cities, Airports by 2026

Lyft has announced a strategic partnership with German supplier Benteler Mobility and its subsidiary Holon to launch fully autonomous electric shuttles in key U.S. cities and airports by late 2026. The Holon Urban shuttles, equipped with Mobileye's Level 4 autonomous technology, can carry up to 15 passengers and operate without human intervention in geo-fenced areas. Production will begin in 2025 at a new $100 million facility in Jacksonville, Florida, supporting large-scale manufacturing and helping Lyft avoid overseas tariffs. These shuttles will be integrated into the existing Lyft app, allowing users to book rides seamlessly as part of Lyft's broader autonomous vehicle strategy, which includes partnerships with Mobileye and May Mobility. Benteler will also provide significant financing and explore expanding autonomous vehicle technologies to other platforms and markets. This initiative marks a key step for Lyft in scaling shared autonomous mobility, contrasting with competitors like Waymo that operate their own fleets and highlighting Lyft’s partnership-driven approach.