Uber, Nissan, Wayve Team Up to Offer Robotaxi Services in Tokyo

By Kosaku Narioka

Uber Technologies, Nissan Motor and U.K. self-driving car startup Wayve have joined forces to offer robotaxi services, with a pilot program in Tokyo planned for late 2026.

The tie-up is the U.S. ride-hailing company's first autonomous-vehicle partnership in Japan and is part of Uber and Wayve's robotaxi rollout in more than 10 cities globally, the three companies said.

The joint initiative aims to integrate Wayve's artificial-intelligence self-driving system into Nissan's base vehicle, which can connect to Uber's ride-hailing platform, they said.

During the initial phase, the vehicles will operate with a trained safety driver on board, the companies said.

Wayve's AI driving technology is designed to learn from real-world data, supporting services in dynamic urban environments like Tokyo, known for its complex road layouts and high safety standards, they said.

Uber intends to start offering the service through a licensed taxi partner in Japan and is in the process of selecting its partners, the companies said.

"Nissan's vision is to bring mobility intelligence to everyday life, and we believe this initiative reflects how we translate that ambition into real-world applications," Chief Executive Ivan Espinosa said.

Wayve said last month that it had raised $1.2 billion in an investment round as it sought to scale the commercial deployment of its driving tech. Investors in the fundraising round included Uber, Nissan, SoftBank Group, Microsoft, Nvidia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis.

Write to Kosaku Narioka at kosaku.narioka@wsj.com

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March 11, 2026 23:45 ET (03:45 GMT)