Plans to expand autonomous ride hailing to Austin, Texas in 2022. Argo AI, Lyft and Ford Motor Company are working together to commercialize autonomous ride hailing at scale. The unique collaboration brings together all of the parts necessary to create a viable autonomous ride hailing service, including the self-driving technology, vehicle fleet and transportation network […]
Agero Offers Insurers Ability to Add Ridesharing Option for Vehicle Owners After an Accident
Agero, the provider of driver assistance services, announced it has enhanced its digital accident claims management platform to include a new rideshare option for insurers interested in offering alternative transportation to policyholders involved in an accident. The new option, serviced by transportation network company Lyft, complements existing rental car provisions on many policies to improve […]
Lyft Names Travelers Exclusive Provider of U.S. Auto Insurance Claim Management
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) today announced that, effective Feb. 1, it will become the exclusive provider of U.S. auto insurance claim services for Lyft, the rideshare company. “Lyft is a dynamic organization that’s at the forefront of the future of transportation,” said Nick Seminara, Travelers’ Executive Vice President of Claim Services. “Travelers’ investments […]
nuTonomy and Lyft Launch Boston Self-Driving Pilot
nuTonomy and Lyft announced a pilot in Boston’s Seaport district where Lyft passengers can experience self-driving rides in nuTonomy vehicles . As the pilot progresses, select Boston passengers in Seaport area will be matched with nuTonomy self-driving vehicles when they request rides through the Lyft app. The nuTonomy partnership with Lyft has two goals: First, […]
GM and Lyft Reported to Test Self-Driving Taxis Within a Year
The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that General Motors (GM) and Lyft, Inc., the ride-hailing service, will begin testing self-driving Chevrolet Bolt EVs within a year. In January, General Motors invested $500 million in Lyft to create a long-term strategic alliance to create an integrated network of on-demand autonomous vehicles in the U.S. “We see […]
General Motors Invests $500 Million in Lyft
Vehicle manufacturer and ride-hailing service envision on-demand autonomous vehicles. General Motors (NYSE:GM) and Lyft, the ride-hailing service, today announced a long-term strategic alliance to create an integrated network of on-demand autonomous vehicles in the U.S. GM will invest $500 million in Lyft to help the company continue the rapid growth of its successful ridesharing service. […]