Ford, Lyft to collaborate on autonomous ride-hailing venture

Washington (AFP) July 21, 2021

Ford Motor Co. and ride-hailing group Lyft announced plans Wednesday to team up on an autonomous ride-hailing venture that will begin with pilot projects in Miami and Austin, Texas. Under the program Ford self-driving cars, with safety drivers, will be deployed on the Lyft network in Miami later this year and in Austin starting in 2022. The companies are planning to deploy at least 1,0