Waymo, GO and Nihon Kotsu plan 2027 driverless ride-hailing in Tokyo

Waymo, Nihon Kotsu and GO have agreed to prepare a commercial, fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Tokyo, targeting first public rides in 2027.

The service will be available through the GO and Waymo apps, starting with an initial fleet and expanding to around 100 vehicles across key Tokyo neighborhoods.

The launch depends on regulatory approval from national and local authorities and completion of ongoing validation.