Lyft has announced a strategic partnership with Mobileye, an Israel-based provider of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous technology, to commercialize autonomous vehicle fleets for large-scale rideshare operations. The collaboration aims to bring Mobileyeâs self-driving technology to Lyftâs network of fleet operators, supporting the companyâs goal of scaling autonomous mobility across North America.
Under the agreement, Mobileye will integrate its autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, Mobileye Drive, into vehicles produced by select automakers for use in Lyftâs rideshare fleet. This âLyft-readyâ AV ecosystem will allow fleet operators to purchase Mobileye-equipped vehicles from various OEMs, including Hyundai, which recently implemented autonomous capabilities in its Ioniq 5 model. Lyft CEO David Risher underscored the partnershipâs significance, stating, âMobileyeâs full-stack technology is an important part of getting autonomous fleets Lyft-ready. Weâre laser-focused on building a platform where fleet owners will be proud to put their assets to work.â
The agreement also includes plans for Lyft to utilize Mobileyeâs cloud-based AV demand technology, connecting its autonomous fleets to a digital network and facilitating seamless integration with Lyftâs 40 million annual riders. According to Mobileye President and CEO Amnon Shashua, âCooperating with leading mobility providers like Lyft is essential to bring autonomous mobility services to reality. Partnering with Lyftâs network allows our AV customers to reach new markets with sustainable and accessible autonomous services.â
The partnership is part of Lyftâs larger initiative to transition to 100% electric rideshare services by 2030. Lyftâs previous alliances with technology and automotive companies, including Hyundai, demonstrate its ongoing commitment to advancing autonomous and electric mobility.
While a specific timeline for the deployment of Mobileye-equipped autonomous vehicles has not been disclosed, Lyft and Mobileyeâs combined efforts signal a notable step toward the widespread availability of robotaxi services across North America.