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Waymo Drives into Las Vegas & Tokyo
17 Sep
Summary
- Waymo autonomous vehicles are now operating in Las Vegas.
- Robotaxis will be introduced in Tokyo by 2027.
- Waymo partners with local firms for Tokyo expansion.
Waymo, backed by Alphabet Inc., has significantly expanded its autonomous vehicle operations. The company has officially launched its driverless robotaxi service within Las Vegas, Nevada. This expansion includes a substantial operational area, with plans for further growth across the Clark County region.
In a strategic international move, Waymo has announced its intention to introduce unsupervised robotaxis in Tokyo, Japan. This venture is slated for a 2027 launch, contingent upon regulatory approvals and technology validation. Waymo is collaborating with Japanese firms Nihon Kotsu and GO for this initiative.
This development places Waymo in direct competition with Uber Technologies Inc., which also plans to launch its own robotaxi service in Japan. Uber aims for a late 2026 launch in Tokyo, partnering with Hinomaru Kotsu Co. Ltd.
