Lyft adds Waymo robotaxi service to Nashville app, partners on fleet upkeep

Lyft added Waymo robotaxis to its Nashville app this week, marking the first time the autonomous cars appear on the ride‑share platform. Under the new partnership Lyft is responsible for fleet services, including vehicle readiness, maintenance, infrastructure and depot operations. The move expands Lyft’s autonomous‑vehicle offering and gives Nashville riders a direct way to book Waymo’s self‑driving cars. In parallel, TechCrunch Mobility promotes its Disrupt 2026 conference, highlighting participants such as OpenAI, Anthropic and Replit. The event will feature six industry stages and currently offers a 25% discount on tickets, with savings of up to $300 for early buyers. Organisers say the conference returns by popular demand, aiming to showcase AI’s growing role in transportation. Interested readers can sign up for the TechCrunch Mobility newsletter for free updates. Both announcements underline how AI and autonomous tech are reshaping mobility services and industry gatherings alike.