Lyft and Uber are proving instrumental in rolling out driverless technology
A Ford Escape outfitted with Argo AI autonomous technology available in the Lyft network. Photo courtesy of Lyft
As autonomous cars pick up fares, they'll learn how best to drive alongside human motorists — insights that could help accelerate wider deployment.Uber just announced a 10-year deal with Motional, a Hyundai-Aptiv joint venture, to deploy robotaxis in its network "in cities across the U.S., with the first trips expected to start later this year," the company says.Lyft also offers robotaxi service in Austin and Miami Beach in partnership with a different AV company, Argo AI.
Cruise's San Francisco robotaxi service is fully driverless during overnight hours . It's planning to expand to Phoenix and Austin soon.All these operations are limited to certain pre-mapped neighborhoods, under ideal conditions.That's where Lyft and Uber see an advantage Using data insights from established ride-hailing networks will also help operators know where and when to have AVs available, which will ultimately lead to better service, the companies say.Lyft co-founder and president John Zimmer uses the analogy of a wireless carrier providing phone service.
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