Nissan, Uber, & Wayve Team Up On Robotaxis - CleanTechnica

Nissan, Uber, and autonomous driving startup Wayve have announced a collaboration to develop and pilot robotaxi services in Tokyo by late 2026. The project will integrate Wayve’s AI Driver system—an end-to-end autonomous driving technology that does not rely on HD maps—into Nissan’s LEAF electric vehicles, which will be made available to riders through Uber’s ride-hailing platform. Tokyo was chosen as the launch city due to its complex traffic patterns, dense urban environment, and high safety standards, making it a challenging but important market for autonomous mobility. Wayve has been testing its technology in Japan since early 2025, gaining experience with the country’s unique road conditions. The partnership aims to responsibly introduce robotaxi services while continuing to refine the technology. Uber views autonomous mobility as a key part of its platform’s future and sees this collaboration as an extension of its global robotaxi efforts, following a planned pilot in London. The initiative also reflects Uber’s commitment to Japan, addressing driver