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Seoul robotaxi race heats up as Hyundai, Kakao, Socar eye operating rights
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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Hyundai Motor, Kakao Mobility, Socar, and Seoul’s corporate taxi industry are competing for a two-year mandate to operate the city’s autonomous vehicle ride-hailing platform, marking a major step in South Korea's emerging robotaxi market.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
Winning Seoul’s robotaxi mandate will lock you into a critical early customer base and shape the city's entire autonomous ride market for years. You must move fast to secure that foothold before the two-year window closes.
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