Lyft & May Mobility Launch Autonomous Pilot in Midtown Atlanta

Lyft and May Mobility have launched a pilot program offering autonomous rides in Midtown Atlanta. The fleet features hybrid-electric Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicles equipped with May Mobility’s self-driving technology. While rides are fully autonomous, each vehicle includes a trained human safety operator who can take control if needed.

Key details

• Service area: Midtown Atlanta (available to Lyft riders in the app).
• Vehicles: Hybrid-electric Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS with May Mobility autonomy tech.
• Safety: Human standby operators onboard during the pilot; no timeline announced for removing them.
• Rider features: Temperature controls and standard Lyft app booking; availability varies by demand and service hours will expand “in the months ahead.”
• Previous May Mobility deployment: May Mobility already operates driverless vehicles in Peachtree Corners, GA.
• Competitive context: Uber has a partnership with Lucid for a large autonomous fleet initiative.

Sources & further reading

Official Lyft announcement: Lyft Blog

Coverage and analysis: TechCrunch, Los Angeles Times, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

What to expect

This is an early, safety-focused rollout. Lyft and May Mobility say they plan to add more vehicles and extend service hours over time. If you’re in Midtown, check the Lyft app to see if autonomous rides are available.

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