Uber and Hinomaru Kotsu to launch Tokyo robotaxi pilot in late 2026
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Uber Partners with Hinomaru Kotsu for Robotaxi Pilot Deployment in Tokyo
August 13, 2026 2:00 AM EDTTOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced that Uber Japan has signed an operational partnership agreement with one of its taxi operators, Hinomaru Kotsu Co., Ltd., to manage day-to-day fleet operations for its autonomous vehicle pilot deployment in Tokyo, scheduled to launch in late 2026. Hinomaru Kotsu will oversee depot operations, vehicle cleaning, maintenance, inspections, charging, and vehicle uptime, with Uber making these rides available to customers through its leading global ridehailing app.
This initiative is based on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a robotaxi partnership in Japan signed on March 12, 2026,... More
