Lyft to add autonomous shuttles in 2026 as Uber inks more selfdriving deals | TechCrunch

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- The shuttles will not have a steering wheel or pedals and will feature inward-facing seats for up to nine seated and six standing passengers.
- They will be deployed in partnership with U.S. cities and airports, but could expand out from there if things go well.
- The tie-up comes amid a flurry of announcements from Lyft’s main rival, Uber, which has recently added robotaxis from Waymo and WeRide in various cities around the world.
- The company plans to put AVs from May Mobility on its network in Atlanta later this year.
Lyft will add autonomous shuttles made by Austrian manufacturer Benteler Group to its network in late 2026, the company announced Friday. The shuttles will be deployed in partnership with U.S. cities [+1207 chars]