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Uber Robotaxis to Launch in Tokyo with Nissan and Wayve

Published

13 August 2026

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opportunities

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Micromobility

◆ Geography

Japan

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Fusion42 · 13 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Uber is launching robotaxi services in Tokyo in partnership with Nissan and Wayve, marking a significant deployment of autonomous vehicle technology in Japan's urban transport sector.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 6 sources have reported it between 13 Aug 2026 and 14 Aug 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The arrival of Uber's robotaxis with Nissan and Wayve in Tokyo means you must rethink urban ride offerings and form early ties with tech providers to avoid being left behind as autonomous fleets grow.

◆ Coverage

6 sources · first reported 13 Aug 2026 · latest 14 Aug 2026

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