News Summary

Lyft has announced plans to add autonomous shuttles, manufactured by Austrian company Benteler Group, to its network by late 2026. These shuttles will be deployed in partnership with U.S. cities and airports, featuring inward-facing seats for up to nine seated and six standing passengers. Lyft’s initiative comes amid a series of announcements from its main competitor, Uber, which has recently expanded its robotaxi partnerships to include companies like Waymo, WeRide, Baidu, and others. This marks a continued push by both companies to integrate autonomous vehicles into their transportation networks.