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Waymo to Test Electric Jaguar SUVs as Robotaxis in Tokyo, Starting in 2025
Dec 17, 2024, 12:40 AM
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., is set to begin testing its robotaxi service in Tokyo, marking its first international expansion. The company has partnered with Japan's largest taxi service to deploy a fleet of electric Jaguar SUVs. The testing is scheduled to commence in early 2025, allowing the vehicles to adapt to Japanese driving conditions and regulations. This move signifies Waymo's strategic efforts to broaden its operational footprint beyond the United States.
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