Uber plans Tokyo robotaxi trial with Nissan and Britain's Wayve
Uber, Nissan, and Wayve plan a Tokyo pilot using Nissan Leaf EVs with AI driving tech, aiming for late 2026 with safety drivers as required by law.
- On March 12, 2026, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Uber Technologies, Inc. and Wayve Technologies Ltd. announced a robotaxi partnership aiming to launch a Tokyo pilot by late 2026.
- Wayve, backed by a $1.2 billion Series D round and an $8.6 billion valuation, emphasizes AI that learns from real-world data without relying on HD maps.
- Vehicles will run on Uber's platform with a trained safety operator in the car, while Nissan LEAF EVs are fitted with Wayve's AI Driver for initial supervised operations.
- The deal positions Uber in a global robotaxi rollout covering more than ten cities, supported by a $300 million funding commitment, including its first partnership in Japan.
- Tokyo's demanding streets underscore regulatory scrutiny and high safety bars, and the companies said a credible Wayve AI Driver safety record would bolster wider deployment but remains subject to approval by late 2026.
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