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Waymo robotaxis are coming to Tokyo in 2025
Waymo will begin testing its autonomous vehicle technology in Tokyo in early 2025, the first time the Alphabet company's robotaxis have driven on public
The move to Japan is part of Waymo’s so-called “road trips,” a development program that involves bringing and testing its technology in a variety of cities — each one with different challenges. Initially, Nihon Kotsu drivers will operate the vehicles manually to map key areas of the Japanese capital, including Minato, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Chiyoda, Chūō, Shinagawa, and Kōtō. The announcement comes just a week since GM said it would scrap its Cruise robotaxi program, a decision that also ended plans to launch a driverless ride-hailing service in Japan with partner Honda.
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