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Uber, Hinomaru Kotsu partner on Tokyo robotaxi pilot

Published

13 August 2026

Topic

opportunities

Sectors

Micromobility

Geography

Japan

Source

Read at automotiveworld.com

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Fusion42 · 13 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Uber has partnered with Japanese transportation company Hinomaru Kotsu to launch a robotaxi pilot programme in Tokyo, marking a significant development in autonomous vehicle deployment in Japan's capital.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility. Wire is Fusion42's founder-focused intelligence feed: each story is connected to the funds and startups it names — every one with a live profile on Raise or Scout — so founders can follow the capital and the momentum behind the headline rather than just the headline itself. Wire analysis is one of the live surfaces Arthur reasons over.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Tokyo’s robotaxi program is moving from concept to live testing, opening the door for you to explore autonomous ride services in one of the world’s most complex urban environments.

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Micromobilityrobotaxiautonomous-drivingtokyojapanmobilityuber