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Waymo to Launch 100 Fully Autonomous Robotaxis in Tokyo, Raising Safety and Regulatory Concerns

September 15, 2026
oecd:2026-09-15-e911View source ↗

What happened

Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving subsidiary, will deploy up to 100 fully autonomous robotaxis in Tokyo by 2027, using AI-driven navigation and perception systems. The initiative aims to address driver shortages but raises significant safety and regulatory concerns, as no human drivers will be present in the vehicles.

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OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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Waymo to Launch 100 Fully Autonomous Robotaxis in Tokyo, Raising Safety and Regulatory Concerns
2026-09-15