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AUSTIN (KXAN) – Those looking for a Lyft may see some changes in 2022 as Lyft prepares for the launch of its self-driving vehicles in Austin. The company announced on Wednesday its partnership with Argo AI and Ford Motor Company in creating autonomous ridesharing services. Self-driving cars, accompanied by safety drivers, will begin operations in Miami later this year and launch in Austin in 2022. said founder and CEO Logan Green in a Business Wire press release. “Every company brings the size, knowledge and skills in their area of expertise to make autonomous ride-hailing a business reality.” Lyft customers in certain service areas can book a ride in a self-driving vehicle, according to the publication . Lyft, Argo AI and Ford Motor Company are working to finalize agreements that, if signed, will result in 1,000 Lyft autonomous vehicles in multiple markets over a period of five years. “This collaboration is special because we are realizing a shared vision to improve the safety, accessibility and affordability of transportation in our cities,” said Bryan Salesky, Founder and CEO of Argo AI, in the press release. “Through the connection Lyft creates with customers, we can work together to define where an autonomous service will benefit communities the most and to ensure that we use the technology safely.” What do you think of self-driving vehicles? Let us know below [email protected]
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