Driverless taxis are coming to the streets of Tokyo in 2026


The Cruise Origin is a small, driverless vehicle for up to six people. — AFP Relaxnews

American robotaxis will soon be arriving in Japan, following an agreement between Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors, and Honda. The first such vehicles are scheduled to be deployed in 2026 in certain Tokyo neighborhoods, before expanding to offer a more extensive service in the city.

Cruise is a company specializing in autonomous mobility. It has already deployed its robotaxis in San Francisco and plans to bring them to certain areas of Los Angeles in the near future. These driverless cabs are now also beginning to expand overseas. After an initial test in Dubai this year, there are now plans to bring them to the streets of Tokyo by 2026.

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