GO, Waymo, and Nihon Kotsu Partner for Autonomous Taxi Service in Tokyo

GO, Waymo, and Nihon Kotsu have formed a strategic partnership to launch a commercial Level 4 autonomous taxi service in Tokyo. The companies aim to deploy a fleet of 100 driverless vehicles by 2027, accessible via the GO and Waymo apps. Public road testing in seven Tokyo wards has been underway since 2025, with the project focusing on addressing labor shortages and population decline. The official launch date remains subject to safety verification and regulatory approval.