Waymo targets Tokyo driverless taxi launch in 2027
Waymo and Japanese partners plan to launch an unmanned commercial taxi service in Tokyo by 2027. The initiative aims to address Japans driver shortage and population decline using an expanding fleet of autonomous vehicles.
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Alphabet Inc-Cl A's autonomous driving unit Waymo plans to launch a fully commercial robotaxi service in Japan's capital by 2027. The project partners local taxi operators GO and Nihon Kotsu to deploy a fleet of about 100 vehicles. The initiative provides Waymo with its first commercial deployment outside the United States.
