Lyft, Motional To Launch Robotaxi Service In Los Angeles
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Lyft and driverless technology firm Motional said on Thursday that residents in Los Angeles will be able to book robotaxis on the ride-hailing company’s app, but did not specify by when the service will be available.
Tough regulatory scrutiny and delayed commercial adoption of autonomous vehicle technology have delayed deployment of robotaxi services, worrying investors.
Los Angeles will become the second city where the companies will offer the driverless taxi service after Las Vegas.
Motional which uses Hyundai Motor Co’s IONIQ5 electric car for the robotaxi service is a joint venture between the South Korean manufacturer and automotive technology company Aptiv.
The autonomous vehicle technology company also has a 10-year agreement with Uber Technologies Inc for supplying driverless vehicles.
Competitor Waymo started its autonomous ride-hailing service in Phoenix, Arizona last week.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which company is supplying the driverless vehicles for this service?
Which company is supplying the driverless vehicles for this service?
Motional, a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Co and Aptiv, is providing the IONIQ5 electric cars for the robotaxi service. They also have a separate agreement with Uber Technologies Inc.
Q.What is the reason given for the slow rollout of robotaxi services?
What is the reason given for the slow rollout of robotaxi services?
The deployment of robotaxi services has been delayed due to tough regulatory scrutiny and the slower-than-expected commercial adoption of autonomous vehicle technology, which has concerned investors.
Q.Will Los Angeles be the first city where Lyft and Motional offer this service?
Will Los Angeles be the first city where Lyft and Motional offer this service?
No, Los Angeles will be the second city to receive the driverless taxi service from Lyft and Motional. They have already launched a similar service in Las Vegas.
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