The autonomous taxi project has the full support of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, which has signed a letter of intent with Freenow by Lyft. Unlike US companies such as Waymo or Uber, Freenow by Lyft does not intend to offer robotaxis as a standalone ride-hailing service outside the regular taxi system. Instead, Lyft aims to collaborate closely with the local taxi industry in Hamburg and involve relevant businesses, as well as integrating into public transport services. Timeline unknown, public transport integration plannedThere is no precise timeline yet for when the test phase and subsequent commercial operation of the robotaxis will begin. The Freenow by Lyft service is intended to be linked with the public transport system, planning integration with key public transport hubs.