Uber, Wayve, and Nissan are joining forces to introduce a robotaxi service in Tokyo later this year. This partnership follows Wayve’s recent $1.2 billion funding round, positioning the U.K.-based autonomous vehicle software company as a key player in the autonomous driving space.
The collaboration involves integrating Wayve’s AI-driven self-driving software into Nissan’s Leaf electric vehicles, which will be accessible through the Uber app in Tokyo. This initiative marks Uber’s debut in the robotaxi sector in Japan, expanding its global reach in autonomous transportation.
Wayve’s software can operate autonomously on various vehicle models, eliminating the need for detailed HD maps. Wayve is also working on deploying a similar robotaxi service in London in partnership with Uber and integrating driver-assistance technology into Nissan vehicles slated for production next year.
Uber’s collaborations with Wayve and Nissan reflect its efforts to establish itself as a platform for self-driving taxi services worldwide. With over 25 partnerships, Uber continues to make strides in the autonomous vehicle industry, with plans to introduce Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxi on its app in Las Vegas later this year.
Source: TechCrunch