There is no doubt self-driving vehicles will have an impact on how people and goods will move more efficiently in the future. But the magnitude of that impact  -  and how quickly self-driving vehicles can benefit society  -  will largely depend on businesses, government and the public working together. Today, Ford is announcing a significant step toward bringing self-driving vehicles to the masses thanks to a new partnership with Lyft that will help both companies progress toward a more affordable, dependable and accessible transportation future.