Uber Teams Up with Wayve and Nissan for Tokyo Robotaxi Pilot
alexgkendall · x · 2026-08-14
Marking a major milestone for autonomous mobility, Uber has announced partnerships with Japanese taxi operator Hinomaru, automaker Nissan, and AI startup Wayve.
The collaboration will launch a robotaxi pilot program in Tokyo later this year. By the end of 2026, riders in Tokyo will be able to hail and experience these autonomous vehicles directly through the Uber app.
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