Japan's first robotaxi service is scheduled to launch in Tokyo in 2027. The project is a collaboration between Waymo, the autonomous driving company owned by US tech giant Alphabet, and ride-hailing app operator Go.
The announcement, made on a Tuesday, marks a significant expansion for Waymo into the Asian market, bringing its autonomous vehicle technology to one of the world's most densely populated and complex urban centers in partnership with a local transport operator.
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