(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Byung-kyu = Following the United States and others, driverless taxis are expected to begin commercial operation in Japan starting next year.
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.