Lyft and Mobileye have announced a partnership to achieve the widespread adoption of autonomous vehicle services by fleet operators. Mobileye will integrate its AV technology in AV-ready vehicles for purchase by fleet operators and transportation service providers.
The alliance will leverage Lyft’s network of 40 million annual riders and its reputation as a leading transportation network in North America to provide a seamless demand platform for Mobileye Drive-based AV fleets.
The partners aim to enable future AV operators in various metropolitan areas in North America to purchase Mobileye Drive-equipped, Lyft-ready vehicles from vehicle builders, while gaining access to Lyft’s rider demand and optimizing the use and profitability of their fleets.
The companies also plan to use Mobileye’s new cloud-based AV demand technology, which connects Mobileye Drive-equipped vehicles with AV fleet operators. Through Mobileye’s turnkey AV ecosystem and Lyft’s suite of AV partner APIs, fleets of AVs are expected to be monetized, giving Lyft users faster availability of AVs.
David Risher, CEO at Lyft, said, “As we make more AVs available to our 40 million annual riders, we’re laser-focused on building a platform where fleet owners will be proud to put their assets to work. We welcome Mobileye as an important strategic partner on the road to an autonomous future.”
“Cooperating with leading mobility providers and operators is an essential step to bring autonomous mobility services to reality,” said Prof. Amnon Shashua, president and CEO of Mobileye.