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Uber's rival, Lyft, announced a new partnership with the autonomous vehicle maker Waymo.

Lyft stock jumped 25% after announcing a 2026 partnership with Waymo to launch autonomous rides in Nashville.

Uber stock fell while Lyft stock rallied after Waymo announced it would partner with Lyft to bring robotaxis to Nashville.

Let's delve into the US markets on Wednesday and uncover the stocks that are experiencing notable gaps in today's session. Below, you'll find the gap up and gap down stocks.

Lyft partners with Waymo for autonomous ride-hailing in Nashville by 2026, expanding its business and reinforcing its financial position.

Riders can hail Waymo robotaxis first on the Waymo app with plans to dispatch its fleet on Lyft’s network for matched rides later in 2026, Lyft said.

Shares of ride sharing service Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT) fell 2.2% in the afternoon session after competitor Waymo received approval to operate its autonomous vehicles at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). 

Lyft is playing a big role in autonomous driving, and that should boost the stock long-term.

Uber is adding Joby's helicopter business to its network in a win-win deal.

Shares of ride sharing service Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT) jumped 4.4% in the morning session after an analyst highlighted the potential benefits of pending legislation in California. 

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The stocks in this article are all trading near their 52-week highs. This strength often reflects positive developments such as new product launches, favorable industry trends, or improved financial performance.

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Early download data of Tesla's Robotaxi app indicate the company is gaining momentum in the ridehailing arena.

Convenience could be the primary customer value provided by Uber and Lyft.

Check out the companies making headlines yesterday:

Consumer internet businesses are redefining how people engage with the world by giving them instant connectivity and convenience. The new habits they’re cultivating are also unlocking the next leg of growth for the industry, which has gained 30.3% over the past six months compared to 17.4% for the S&P 500.

Shares of ride sharing service Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT) jumped 4% in the afternoon session after the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report came in softer than expected, fueling speculation of an imminent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. 

Zoox, Amazon's robotaxi business, is live in Las Vegas, with the tech giant officially entering a market that includes Waymo and Tesla.

The U.S. labor market experienced a significant and unexpected slowdown in August 2025, with job growth falling substantially below forecasts, a notable rise in the unemployment rate, and a moderation in wage increases. These dispiriting figures have acted as a powerful catalyst, largely solidifying market expectations for a Federal

A solid earnings report and hopes for lower interest rates lifted the stock.