Lyft, a U.S. ridesharing company valued at $7 billion, has partnered with Hivemapper, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) project built on the Solana blockchain, to integrate real-time, crowdsourced street-level data from Bee Maps. This collaboration aims to enhance Lyft's mapping capabilities, improve routing and navigation, and support the company's autonomous vehicle strategy. Hivemapper's unique DePIN business model enables the delivery of fresh and accurate map data, addressing the limitations of traditional mapping systems. The partnership represents a notable adoption of blockchain-powered decentralized mapping technology in the ridesharing industry and marks a step forward in scaling autonomous navigation efforts.