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I've said this elsewhere, but Cruise! Fully autonomous isn't ready in all situations, Cruise could get an overnight install base.

I've no idea if Cruise could afford it, I think it's in the realm of possibility with a quick Google, but that's my pitch.

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I don't think self-driving car companies need users so badly they'd want to acquire Lyft at a premium, because I don't think they could scale their fleet to Lyft's customer base that quickly. However, if the price is right, I could see one doing it.

Why would they buy a product with very little loyalty on part of the users?

Isn't that the idea? The ride-share co distinguishes itself by offering (some) driverless rides, and the self-driving company can say it has real passengers. Synergy!

Self driving taxis are the domain of cash-rich and time-rich people. Like an uber it just takes 30% longer to get there on account of the law-abiding nature of the "driver"

Cruise is owned by General Motors which was rumored to be considereding acquiring Lyft late last year. I think given the history between Lyft and GM, it's very possible at this point.

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