Lyft Begins Offering Waymo Robotaxi Rides on Its App in Nashville
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Waymo rides inside Lyft in a second US city turns robotaxis into just another supply source in the mobility marketplace—who owns the customer relationship and routing logic matters more than who owns the vehicle. If you’re in transportation, plan for a mixed fleet world where human and autonomous supply are interchangeable inventory.
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