Waymo to launch driverless taxis in Tokyo by 2027

Matichon•International•1d ago

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Waymo plans to launch a full-scale driverless taxi service in Tokyo in 2027 through partnerships with Japanese taxi companies.

•Waymo will collaborate with Go and Nihon Kotsu to provide driverless taxis in Tokyo starting in 2027.
•The service will begin with a small number of vehicles and eventually expand to 100 cars.
•Waymo's driverless service will be the first of its kind on public roads in Japan.
•Users can access the service via the Go and Waymo applications.

•The Japan Times reported on September 15 that Waymo plans to bring driverless taxis to Japan next year.
•Waymo will partner with Go and Nihon Kotsu to start full-scale driverless car services in Tokyo in 2027.
•Waymo expects to start with a small number of vehicles before expanding to 100 cars.
•Waymo has conducted testing in Tokyo over the past year.
•Waymo is rapidly expanding its business in the United States and preparing to launch services in London.
•Waymo stated that driverless taxis will support Tokyo's transportation network and help Japan address an aging population and future labor shortages.
•The service will be accessible through the Go and Waymo applications.

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An Alphabet subsidiary providing driverless taxi services.

Alphabetℹ️

The parent company of Waymo.

The Japan Times(เดอะ เจแปน ไทม์ส)ℹ️

The news outlet that reported on Waymo's plans.

A Japanese taxi company partnering with Waymo.

Nihon Kotsuℹ️

A Japanese taxi company partnering with Waymo.

Tokyo(โตเกียว)ℹ️

The city where Waymo will launch its driverless taxi service.

Japan(ญี่ปุ่น)ℹ️

The country where Waymo is introducing its driverless taxi service.

United States(สหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️

The region where Waymo is rapidly expanding its business.

London(ลอนดอน)ℹ️

The city where Waymo is preparing to open its service.