The Lyft strategy has changed significantly, increasing investment in driverless cars

NetEase Technology News, July 22 — According to Reuters, Lyft, the second-largest ride-hailing app in the U.S., has announced the formation of a self-driving division. Fierce competition in the autonomous vehicle space has prompted Lyft to make this bold move in order to secure a competitive edge. Lyft executives revealed that the company will soon establish a facility in Palo Alto, California, which is expected to house "hundreds" of engineers. These engineers will collaborate with experts from other firms to develop autonomous systems. Raj Kapoor, Lyft's Chief Strategy Officer, shared with reporters, "We're ramping up our investments in self-driving technology." This marks a significant shift in Lyft's strategic approach. Previously, the company had expressed intentions to help other firms build their self-driving systems, allowing partners to test their autonomous vehicles within Lyft's network. Lyft had earlier announced partnerships with notable entities such as Waymo, Nutonomy, General Motors, and Jaguar Land Rover. This latest move could potentially put them in direct competition with some of these collaborators. The company has clarified that it does not plan to manufacture physical vehicles and has yet to announce specific timelines for its autonomous projects. Lyft's leadership stated that they aim to share the outcomes of their self-driving efforts with partners. According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, Lyft lacks the necessary permits to test self-driving cars in California. Instead, the company plans to partner with Boston-based startup NuTonomy to roll out autonomous taxi trials by the end of this year. Building an autonomous system is both intricate and expensive, adding layers of complexity to Lyft's operations. Unlike its larger competitor, Uber, Lyft’s business model is narrowly focused on ride-hailing services for American users. In the 350 cities where Lyft operates, its 700,000 drivers complete over 200 million rides annually, covering more than 1.2 billion miles (approximately 1.9 billion kilometers). This extensive operational footprint provides valuable insights into traffic patterns, infrastructure, and road conditions—key elements for developing autonomous systems. Luc Vincent, Lyft's Vice President of Engineering, emphasized the importance of the vast road data they've accumulated: "The sheer volume of real-world driving data we have access to is critical." Experts, however, note that all these miles were driven by human operators, meaning Lyft essentially starts from scratch in the autonomous realm, while competitors like Waymo, Tesla, and Uber have been working in this space for years. Jeremy Carlson, an analyst at IHS Markit, remarked, "Even with existing technologies available, integrating them into a cohesive system and deploying it effectively remains a substantial challenge." Prior to this announcement, Uber was embroiled in a legal dispute with Waymo, which accused Uber of misappropriating trade secrets related to autonomous vehicle design. Earlier this year, in April, Lyft secured $600 million in fresh funding. Reports suggest the company is moving closer to an Initial Public Offering (IPO). (Liu Chun)

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