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Waymo to Start Tokyo Robotaxi Service Next Year in Asia Push

The service would begin with a small fleet and expand to 100 vehicles as Waymo seeks permits for its first public-road operation in Japan.

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Autonomous driving was long seen as a pipe dream in Japan, where the streets are narrow and crowded, and regulation is notoriously strict.

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Waymo to Start Tokyo Robotaxi Service Next Year in Asia Push

Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo plans to bring its robotaxis to Japan next year as the US market leader continues its global expansion.

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In Tokyo, Taxis Will Be Driven by Unattended Passengers. The Schedule for the First 100 Vehicles Has Been Announced - Dünya Gazetesi.

Alphabet's self-driving car company Waymo is preparing to launch a fully driverless taxi service in Tokyo with two major local partners in Japan. The system, scheduled to begin in 2027, aims to initially have a fleet of approximately 100 vehicles.

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Bloomberg broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
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