Plans are underway for Japan's first driverless taxi operations, with a target start date. The year 2027 has been identified as the potential launch time for these operations.
Further information on this development is available from Japan Wire by Kyodo News.
Details on the scope and specifics of the driverless taxi operations are limited, but it is known that Tokyo has been identified as the location for this initiative.
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