Lyft announces plan to deploy Mobileye Drive-powered autonomous VW ID. Buzz taxis in Dallas starting 2026

Mobileye Global Inc./Mobileye Drive

Lyft announced it will deploy Mobileye Drive autonomous vehicles in Dallas as soon as 2026, complementing Uber's Los Angeles operation. The expansion marks multi-city U.S. rollout of the VW ID. Buzz AV platform. Marubeni, a Japanese conglomerate, will own and finance the vehicles.

• Dallas deployment as soon as 2026
• Uses same VW ID. Buzz AV and Mobileye Drive system as Uber LA
• Marubeni will own and finance the fleet
• Increases US robotaxi footprint to multiple cities