Uber, Wayve and Nissan plan to launch a robotaxi service in Tokyo this year

Wayve, a U.K.-based autonomous vehicle software company, has partnered with Uber and Nissan to launch a robotaxi service in Tokyo, with a pilot planned for late 2026. Following a recent $1.2 billion funding round, Wayve will integrate its AI-driven self-driving software into Nissan Leaf vehicles, which will then operate on Uber’s ride-hailing platform. This marks Uber’s first robotaxi collaboration in Japan and adds to its growing portfolio of over 25 autonomous vehicle partnerships worldwide. Wayve’s technology is notable for its flexibility, as it can function on any vehicle and hardware without relying on high-definition maps. Besides the Tokyo project, Wayve is also working with Uber to launch a robotaxi service in London and is developing driver-assistance technology for Nissan vehicles expected in 2027. Uber continues to expand its autonomous taxi offerings globally, recently announcing plans to feature Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxis on its app in Las Vegas later this year.