Uber appoints Hinomaru Kotsu to operate planned Tokyo robotaxi pilot
Uber signed an operating agreement with Hinomaru Kotsu for its Tokyo robotaxi pilot planned for later in 2026.
Evidence notes
- Hinomaru will manage the depot, maintenance, charging, inspection and fleet uptime.
- The pilot will use Nissan LEAF vehicles equipped with the Wayve AI Driver and offered through Uber’s platform.
- The operating appointment advances the earlier Uber-Wayve-Nissan programme; passenger service has not yet begun.