Uber plans Tokyo robotaxi trial with Nissan and Wayve

Uber announced Thursday its first robotaxi partnership in Japan, teaming up with Nissan and British AI driving startup Wayve for a trial this year in Tokyo.

Wayve is a pioneer in the development of vehicle AI and Nissan is integrating Wayve's AI-powered systems into its cars. Wayve co-founder Alex Kendall told that this will be an experience where AI will drive the vehicle, people can hail it through the Uber app, and it will be supervised by a safety operator.

Wayve's robotaxi rollout with Uber includes planned services across more than 10 cities worldwide. Besides, Wayve had said it intends to deploy its autonomous driving software in consumer vehicles made by Nissan in fiscal 2027.