Dallas, TX – Lyft has revealed plans to launch its autonomous robotaxi service in Dallas by 2026, marking a significant step toward the future of urban mobility.
Lyft Partners with Marubeni to Roll Out Robotaxis
Lyft has partnered with Marubeni, a leading Japanese company with extensive experience in fleet management, to bring this vision to life. The collaboration will see Marubeni’s fleet of vehicles, equipped with Mobileye Drive technology, made available through the Lyft app.
What We Know So Far
The autonomous vehicles will begin operations in Dallas as early as 2026, with additional cities set to follow in the coming months. Lyft highlights that this partnership exemplifies how seamlessly automated vehicles can be integrated into its existing platform, paving the way for a future with self-driving rideshares.
This announcement comes just one day ahead of Lyft’s quarterly earnings report.
A Growing Trend in Autonomous Ridesharing
Lyft’s move to introduce autonomous vehicles in Dallas follows a similar initiative by Uber, which is preparing to launch its own fleet of driverless cars in Texas. Last week, Uber opened an interest list for passengers eager to experience autonomous rides in Austin.
What We Don’t Know
While Lyft has confirmed its plans for a 2026 rollout, the precise launch date for Dallas remains undisclosed. The company has stated that more details will be shared in the coming months.
A Message from Lyft’s CEO
David Risher, CEO of Lyft, shared his excitement about the partnership on social media, stating, “The more autonomous vehicles we have on the road, the more the rideshare market can expand. This is part of our commitment to serve and connect communities, and we’re thrilled to have Marubeni join us on this journey.”
Stay tuned for further updates as Lyft prepares to usher in the next chapter of ridesharing.