Aptiv, Lyft discuss engagement beyond self-driving ride partnership
It is to allow passengers to request self-driving rides from the Las Vegas Convention Center’s Gold Lot
An illuminated sign appears in a Lyft ride-hailing car in Los Angeles, California, US September 21, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS
Aptiv and ride-hailing firm Lyft are discussing further engagement beyond showcasing self-driving rides in Las Vegas during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this month, the US auto parts supplier said on Tuesday.
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Aptiv, formerly known as Delphi Automotive, has partnered with Lyft to allow passengers to request self-driving rides from the Las Vegas Convention Center’s Gold Lot.
However, Aptiv told Reuters it does not have plans to publicly announce its further engagement with Lyft yet.
The company said the rides, which will be available from January 9 to 12 to more than 20 locations in Las Vegas, will demonstrate Aptiv’s automated system and Lyft’s user platform.
US wants to remove 'unnecessary' barriers to self-driving vehicles
In 2017, Lyft secured a permit to test autonomous vehicles in California and struck a research collaboration with Alphabet unit Waymo. It has also secured deals with Ford and startup Nutonomy to incorporate self-driving cars in its fleet.
This is what Apple's 'self-driving car' looks like
Aptiv, formerly known as Delphi Automotive, has partnered with Lyft to allow passengers to request self-driving rides from the Las Vegas Convention Center’s Gold Lot.
However, Aptiv told Reuters it does not have plans to publicly announce its further engagement with Lyft yet.
The company said the rides, which will be available from January 9 to 12 to more than 20 locations in Las Vegas, will demonstrate Aptiv’s automated system and Lyft’s user platform.
US wants to remove 'unnecessary' barriers to self-driving vehicles
In 2017, Lyft secured a permit to test autonomous vehicles in California and struck a research collaboration with Alphabet unit Waymo. It has also secured deals with Ford and startup Nutonomy to incorporate self-driving cars in its fleet.