Uber partners with Hinomaru Kotsu for Tokyo robotaxi pilot launch in 2026 - UBER News | RalliesUber partners with Hinomaru Kotsu for Tokyo robotaxi pilot launch in 2026
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UBER• Uber and Hinomaru Kotsu to run Tokyo robotaxi pilot
- Uber signed an operational partnership with Hinomaru Kotsu to run day-to-day fleet operations for a Tokyo robotaxi pilot.
- Pilot launch targeted for late 2026, with rides offered through Uber’s app.
- Project builds on a March 12, 2026 MOU with Wayve and Nissan to deploy Nissan LEAF vehicles using Wayve’s AI Driver.
- Hinomaru Kotsu will act as the licensed operator under Japanese rules, with safety drivers onboard in the initial rollout.
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