Self-driving vehicle service collaboration between Waymo and Lyft set for introduction in Nashville by 2026
Waymo and Lyft Partner for Autonomous Ride-Hailing in Nashville
In a significant step towards expanding autonomous ride-hailing services, Waymo and Lyft have announced a partnership to introduce driverless vehicles in Nashville, Tennessee. This marks another milestone in Waymo's U.S. expansion.
Unlike Waymo's earlier partnership with Uber in Atlanta and Austin, where rides can only be hailed through the Uber app, customers in Nashville will have more direct access to autonomous rides through both the Waymo and Lyft apps.
The vehicles involved in the partnership are owned by Alphabet, the parent company of Waymo, and are fully autonomous, all-electric Jaguar I-Pace vehicles. The public launch of the service is expected in 2026.
Lyft has pledged to build a dedicated autonomous vehicle facility in Nashville to support the rollout of the Waymo service. Under the partnership, Lyft's Flexdrive subsidiary will oversee day-to-day fleet management, including vehicle cleaning, inspections, charging, and maintenance.
Waymo will focus on vehicle operation, safety, and rider support in the partnership with Lyft. The international expansion plans of Waymo include Japan as one of the first deployments beyond the U.S.
Testing of the vehicles on Nashville streets will begin ahead of the public launch. The partnership marks an expansion of Waymo's U.S. presence beyond its early markets.
The city where the partnership will start its cooperation for autonomous ride-hailing services in 2026 is not explicitly stated in the search results. However, it is worth noting that Munich is explicitly mentioned as a start location for Uber and Momenta's autonomous taxis in 2026.
The public launch of the Waymo and Lyft ride-hailing service in Nashville will allow residents and visitors to book rides through both the Waymo and Lyft apps. This dual-app system is different from Waymo's earlier partnership with Uber, where rides can only be hailed through the Uber app.
The partnership in Nashville is part of Waymo's efforts to make autonomous ride-hailing services more accessible to a wider audience. With the introduction of the Jaguar I-Pace vehicles, Waymo and Lyft aim to provide a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly transportation option for Nashville residents and visitors.
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