Google founders believe that in the foreseeable future a significant part of humanity will be able to give up private vehicles and chauffeur service after the transition to automation management process . Automakers are also thinking about how to capitalize on the emerging trends in the use of transport services or car rental for a short time. Some of them have started to create their own rental fleets, and GM all have invested in Lyft.
Apparently, the money of the American corporation in the amount of $ 500 million is not enough, as Reuters reported on by hiring financial advisors Lyft of Qatalyst Partners to search for possible investors. It is assumed that one of the major automakers will be able to buy a stake in Lyft. The information was first published edition of The Wall Street Journal on Monday.
Perhaps, Lyft seeking funds for the market entry of new regions. In January Lyft assets was estimated at $ 5.5 billion.