As self-driving technology advances, companies are exploring how traditional ride-share drivers might transition into new roles. Lyft and Waymo have launched a collaboration in Nashville where former Lyft drivers are taking on maintenance and servicing work for Waymo's autonomous vehicles.

The partnership demonstrates one possible future for gig workers in the ride-sharing industry—shifting from driving passengers to supporting the operation and upkeep of driverless fleets. Whether this model will scale to other cities or become a broader industry standard remains to be seen.