The driverless Ioniq 5 from Motional is going into operation sooner than expected. The car is prepared to start providing rides to the general public on Tuesday, starting with staff and tourists to Las Vegas, according to the firm and Lyft. The Ioniq 5 is the first entirely electric autonomous cars to join the Lyft network as of today’s announcement.
Since 2020, Motional, a partnership between Hyundai and Aptiv, has tested driverless autonomous vehicles in Las Vegas. The Ioniq 5 has been released publicly and is totally integrated with Lyft’s software. You can use the Lyft app to unlock the doors when the car comes to pick you up. Additionally, there is a passenger-specific display inside, and you can reach a virtual agent at any moment.
In order to make an electric, driverless, and shared tomorrow a reality for everyone, Lyft CEO Logan Green revealed that Motional’s all-electric Ioniq 5 would be made available on the company’s network in Las Vegas. The key to developing this technology is creating an environment that Lyft users adore, and today’s launch gives users access to Motional’s automated vehicles in a way that will feel smooth, recognisable, and customized—all on a network they currently trust. Lyft intends to provide fully autonomous vehicles to a number of US locations by 2023 and beyond. It’s uncertain where the business will send the automobiles next, though. Before Lyft and Motional can begin providing rides to the general public, local regulators must give them the go-ahead.
