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Waymo to deploy driverless robotaxis in Tokyo next year

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15 September 2026

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technology

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Micromobility

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Japan

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Read at asia.nikkei.com

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Fusion42 · 16 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Waymo plans to launch fully driverless robotaxis in Tokyo starting next year, marking a significant expansion of its autonomous vehicle services into the Japanese market.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Launching driverless robotaxis in Tokyo opens a new market for autonomous mobility services and demands rapid local adaptation of your tech and partnerships. You must act now to position for early customer capture and regulatory navigation in Japan.

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