Ford to deploy self-driving cars on Lyft’s ride-sharing network

Companies to begin collaboration by jointly designing software that will allow Ford vehicles to communicate with Lyft app

Ford has teamed up with Lyft to deploy its self-driving cars on the ride-sharing company’s network in large numbers. “Today, we’re announcing a significant step toward bringing self-driving vehicles to the masses, thanks to a new partnership with Lyft that will help both companies progress toward a more affordable, dependable and accessible transportation future,” Sherif Marakby, vice-president, Autonomous Vehicles and Electrification at Ford wrote in a blog posted on Medium.