Lyft announced it will partner with autonomous vehicle (AV) company Aptiv and the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) to provide self-driven rides to blind and low-vision passengers as part of its Las Vegas pilot program.
The partnership will include creating Braille guides for blind people who ride in Lyft AVs, with a Braille route map and a diagram of an Aptiv AV. There will also be sensors and other technology in the car to inform riders about their surroundings as they travel.
Lyft said the partnership is part of an overall goal of providing transportation and “better mobility solutions” to everyone, especially those most in need of help getting around.