Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT) announced it will partner with Waymo to roll out autonomous ride-hailing services in Nashville in 2026, sending the stock soaring after the announcement. The company, best known for reshaping urban mobility with ridesharing, bikes, and scooters, is pitching the deal as a step toward a new era of driverless transportation. Lyft’s Flexdrive unit will manage fleet operations, including maintenance, charging, and depot logistics, while Waymo provides its self-driving vehicles. Also Rea ...

Group 1 - Tesla has launched its robotaxi service, featuring fully autonomous Tesla Model Y vehicles, with initial rides offered to a select group of users [2][3] - The first rides are priced at a flat fee of $4.20, and the service was initially delayed due to the release of the official Tesla robotaxi app [3][4] - Tesla's AI division stated that the robotaxis are designed for scalability and do not require expensive equipment or extensive mapping [4] Group 2 - A dedicated website has been launched for users to sign up for early access to the robotaxi service in their areas, along with an X feed focused on Tesla robotaxis [5] - The launch of Tesla robotaxis positions Austin as a competitive hub in the race for driverless transportation, alongside other companies like Waymo and Zoox [5][6] - Other companies in the autonomous vehicle space include Waymo, which launched a ride-hailing service, and Zoox, which opened a robotaxi production facility in Austin [6]