Tokyo Plans Self-Driving Ride Trial This Year
An autonomous ride-hailing service developed by British company Wayve launched in London on September 3, with the AI-powered technology also scheduled to begin trial operations in Tokyo by the end of 2026. (News On Japan)
In Tokyo, an autonomous ride-hailing service from British company Wayve is set to launch by the end of 2026, with the technology already being trialed in London since September 3. The AI-powered system, accessible through the Uber app, requires a safety driver in the vehicle who can take over if needed. Wayve has tested the technology in over 500 cities across 70 countries, with the AI absorbing real-world driving data to learn and adapt similarly to human drivers.
The company plans to use London as a base for expanding the service globally. Meanwhile, Japan is grappling with various issues such as massive rainfall threatening Kyushu and Shikoku, a rise in bear sightings and attacks, concerns over animal cafes, revisions in earthquake fault assessments, and the potential introduction of new overnight Shinkansen trains.
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