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Waymo Launches Driverless Robotaxis in Nashville, Eyes Lyft Partnership

2/10/2026

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Waymo has removed the human safety driver from its autonomous test vehicles in Nashville, signaling a step toward a Lyft-partnered robotaxi launch.
The service will start booking rides via the Waymo app, with expansion to the Lyft app planned later.
Waymo has been testing fully driverless robotaxis in Nashville as it expands into southern markets with Tennessee's favorable regulatory environment.
The expansion follows a funding round that raised $5.6 billion.

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Waymo has removed the human safety driver from its autonomous test vehicles in Nashville, signaling a step toward a Lyft-partnered robotaxi launch.
The service will start booking rides via the Waymo app, with expansion to the Lyft app planned later.
Waymo has been testing fully driverless robotaxis in Nashville as it expands into southern markets with Tennessee's favorable regulatory environment.
The expansion follows a funding round that raised $5.6 billion.