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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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(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.

·Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
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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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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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