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Tokyo to Launch Robotaxi Pilot with Nissan and Uber by 2026

3/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Uber Technologies, Inc., and Wayve Technologies will launch a robotaxi pilot in Tokyo by late 2026 using Nissan Leaf electric vehicles (EVs) with Wayve self-driving technology.
Initially, trained safety drivers will operate the vehicles on Uber's platform.
The partners will collect real-world data to adapt to Tokyo's complex driving conditions.
The project supports a broader strategy to expand autonomous mobility with deployments in over 10 cities.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. Department of Transportation's 2016 "Federal Automated Vehicles Policy" spurred innovation in autonomous vehicles, with companies like Uber and Nissan leading the charge. By 2017, partnerships formed among automakers and tech firms aimed to develop robotaxis, reflecting a global trend toward autonomous mobility. Successful implementation could significantly reshape urban transit systems and influence regulations worldwide.

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Story summary

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Uber Technologies, Inc., and Wayve Technologies will launch a robotaxi pilot in Tokyo by late 2026 using Nissan Leaf electric vehicles (EVs) with Wayve self-driving technology.
Initially, trained safety drivers will operate the vehicles on Uber's platform.
The partners will collect real-world data to adapt to Tokyo's complex driving conditions.
The project supports a broader strategy to expand autonomous mobility with deployments in over 10 cities.

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