- Updated: March 12, 2026
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Uber, Wayve and Nissan to Launch Robotaxi Service in Tokyo – New Details
–:–:–:– Founder Summit 2026 in Boston: Don’t miss ticket savings of up to $300. Register Now. Save up to $680 on your Disrupt 2026 pass. Ends 11:59 p.m. PT tonight. REGISTER NOW. Close In Brief Posted: 7:58 AM PDT · March 12, 2026 Image Credits:Nissan Sean O’Kane Uber, Wayve and Nissan plan to launch a robotaxi service in Tokyo this year Fresh off a $1.2B funding round, U.K.-based autonomous vehicle software company Wayve is teaming up with Uber and Nissan to launch a robotaxi service in Tokyo, with a pilot scheduled for late 2026. The companies said the deal will see Wayve integrating its AI-powered, self-driving software into a Nissan Leaf, which will be available on Uber’s ride-hail network. This is Uber’s first robotaxi partnership in Japan, and also the latest in a series of deals that the ride-hail giant and Wayve have in the pipeline.Wayve claims its autonomous software can work on any vehicle, with any hardware, and without the use of an HD map. The startup is juggling a lot: It’s working on launching another robotaxi service in London with Uber, and is also integrating its driver-assistance tech in Nissan vehicles slated for production in 2027. Uber, meanwhile, keeps scooping up partners around the world as it seeks to become the go-to app for hailing self-driving taxis.It has struck more than 25 of these partnerships to date. Earlier this week, it announced plans to make Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxi available on the Uber app in Las Vegas later this year. Topics autonomous vehicles, Japan, Nissan, robotaxis, Transportation, Uber, wayve June 9 Boston, MA Actively scaling? Fundraising? Planning your next launch?TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 delivers tactical playbooks and direct access to 1,000+ founders and investors who are building, backing, and closing.Register by March 13 to save up to $300. REGISTER NOW Newsletters See More Subscribe for the industry’s biggest tech news TechCrunch Daily News Every weekday and Sunday, you can get the best of TechCrunch’s coverage. TechCrunch Mobility TechCrunch Mobility is your destination for transportation news and insight. Startups Weekly Startups are the core of TechCrunch, so get our best coverage delivered weekly. StrictlyVC Provides movers and shakers with the info they need to start their day.No newsletters selected. Subscribe By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice.Related Transportation Nuro is testing its autonomous vehicle tech on Tokyo’s streets Kirsten Korosec 16 hours ago Transportation Drivers in fatal Ford BlueCruise crashes were likely distracted before impact Sean O’Kane 20 hours ago Transportation Zoox plans to put its robotaxis on the Uber app in Vegas this year Sean O’Kane 1 day ago Latest in Transportation Transportation Rivian R2 launch: Here’s what $57,990 gets you Kirsten Korosec 30 minutes ago In Brief Uber, Wayve and Nissan plan to launch a robotaxi service in Tokyo this year Sean O’Kane 33 minutes ago In Brief Honda scraps 3 EVs planned for the US, blaming tariffs and Chinese competition Sean O’Kane 2 hours ago