GM and Lyft to Test Self-driving Taxis

| May 19, 2016
General Motors' Dan Ammann (center) with Lyft's John Zimmer (right) and Logan Green (left)

General Motors’ Dan Ammann (center) with Lyft’s John Zimmer (right) and Logan Green (left)

The era of autonomous driving and cab hailing are taking a giant leap into the future as General Motors and Lyft are reportedly about to l begin testing a fleet of self-driving Chevrolet Bolt electric taxis on public roads within a year.  

At stake: a battle to reshape the auto industry, which in turn may very well transform fleets of all types.

The news comes only a short while following GM’s $500 million investment in alternative ride-hailing company, Lyft.

Specifics have not been disclosed but initial reports suggest that customers will have the choice to select, or opt out of the pilot when hailing a Lyft from the company’s app.

Beyond the cool technology, GM is clearly attempting to jump-start sales of the Bolt.  Passengers will notice that the Bolt’s battery is under the cabin floor, making the cabin feel more spacious.

Regulations loom and this is a race against the clock.  So start your engines!

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