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

Group 1 - Wayve, a U.K.-based autonomous vehicle software company, has secured $1.2 billion in funding and is partnering with Uber and Nissan to launch a robotaxi service in Tokyo, with a pilot set for late 2026 [1] - The collaboration involves Wayve integrating its AI-powered self-driving software into a Nissan Leaf, which will be accessible on Uber's ride-hail network, marking Uber's first robotaxi partnership in Japan [2] - Wayve's autonomous software is designed to operate on any vehicle and hardware without relying on HD maps, while the company is also working on a robotaxi service in London and integrating driver-assistance technology in Nissan vehicles for production in 2027 [3] Group 2 - Uber is actively forming partnerships globally to establish itself as the leading app for hailing self-driving taxis, having formed over 25 partnerships to date [4] - Recently, Uber announced plans to introduce Zoox's purpose-built robotaxi on its app in Las Vegas later this year, further expanding its robotaxi offerings [4]