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Will Google's Waymo's Driverless Taxis Ever Run in Tokyo? A Silicon Valley Test Drive Revealed Their Capabilities and Challenges.

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A journalist who experienced the cutting edge of self-driving taxis rode in a Waymo vehicle in Silicon Valley. The vehicle handled traffic jams and construction with ease, making passengers forget they were being driven by a human. However, behind the convenience lie challenges such as highway closures, high costs, and technical issues… How far will autonomous driving advance in the future?
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A journalist who experienced the cutting edge of self-driving taxis rode in a Waymo vehicle in Silicon Valley. The vehicle handled traffic jams and construction with ease, making passengers forget they were being driven by a human. However, behind the convenience lie challenges such as highway closures, high costs, and technical issues… How far will autonomous driving advance in the future?

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toyokeizai.net broke the news on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
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