Last mentioned: Mar 12, 2026
Commercial Target
Nissan's target date for the full commercial launch of autonomous services in Japan.
Trial Commencement
Expected start of initial testing phases in designated Tokyo districts with safety drivers.
Tokyo Trial Announced
Uber, Nissan, and Wayve announce a joint robotaxi pilot program in Tokyo.
Tokyo Partnership Announced
Uber, Nissan, and Wayve officially unveil their robotaxi trial plans for Tokyo.
Wayve Series C Funding
Wayve announces a $1.2B funding round led by SoftBank to scale its Embodied AI.
Wayve Series C
Wayve raises $1.05 billion in funding led by SoftBank to scale its AI technology.
Uber Shifts Strategy
Uber sells its self-driving unit ATG to Aurora, pivoting to a partnership-based AV model.
Uber Pivots Strategy
Uber sells its ATG self-driving unit to Aurora, shifting from developer to platform provider.
Wayve Founded
AI startup Wayve is established in London, focusing on end-to-end deep learning for AVs.
Uber is partnering with Nissan and UK-based AI startup Wayve to launch a robotaxi pilot program in Tokyo. This collaboration marks a significant expansion of autonomous ride-hailing in Japan, leveraging Wayve's 'embodied AI' and Nissan's vehicle platforms.
Uber is partnering with Nissan and UK-based AI firm Wayve to launch a robotaxi trial in Tokyo, marking a significant expansion of autonomous ride-hailing in Japan. The collaboration leverages Nissan's vehicle platforms and Wayve's 'embodied AI' technology to navigate one of the world's most complex urban environments.