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Tokyo Plans Self-Driving Ride Trial This Year
Summary by The Tokyo Editorial Desk · As published by News On Japan
· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the trial can be found through News On Japan. A self-driving ride trial is planned for this year.
A self-driving ride trial is planned for this year. Details of the trial are sparse, but it is known that preparations are underway.
Further information about the trial can be found through News On Japan.
The source provides more details about the planned self-driving ride trial, which is scheduled to take place this year, although specific details are not available here.
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Published: September 4, 2026 ·
Source: News On Japan ·
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