Lyft is partnering Waymo to bring Waymo’s autonomous ride-hailing service to Nashville in 2026.

The collaboration will employ Lyft’s integrated fleet management services through its Flexdrive subsidiary. This will provide end-to-end fleet management, including vehicle maintenance, infrastructure, and depot operations for the Nashville fleet. Riders will be able to hail Waymo’s fully autonomous vehicles first on the Waymo app.

There are also plans to dispatch its fleet on Lyft’s network for matched rides later in 2026.

As part of this partnership, Lyft will construct a purpose-built AV fleet management facility with charging and vehicle service capabilities. Waymo’s AVs will be supported by Flexdrive’s industry-leading fleet management that maximises uptime, ensures optimal performance, and reduces operational costs — delivering the consistent, high-quality experience riders on both platforms expect.

“This partnership brings together best-in-class autonomous vehicles with best-in-class customer experience,” said Lyft CEO David Risher. “Waymo has proven that its autonomous technology works at scale. When combined with Lyft’s customer-obsession and world-class fleet management capabilities, it’s two great tastes that go great together.”

“We’re delighted to partner with Lyft and launch in Nashville next year, as we continue to scale our Waymo ride-hailing service to more people in more places,” said Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana. “Lyft’s extensive fleet management capabilities through Flexdrive make them an ideal partner for expanding to Nashville. We can’t wait to introduce Music City’s residents and visitors to the convenient, consistent, safe, and magical Waymo experience.”