Waymo, GO and Nihon Kotsu Aim to Launch Japan's First Fully Driverless Taxi Service in 2027

Waymo, GO and Nihon Kotsu are preparing a fully driverless taxi service for public riders in Tokyo in 2027, a planned first for Japan and a major overseas proving ground for commercial autonomy. The companies say the launch will begin with an initial fleet and expand toward about 100 vehicles across key Tokyo neighborhoods only after local approvals and technology validation.