# Robotaxi

Type: Product

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## Timeline

- **2027-03-31**: Commercial Target — Nissan's target date for the full commercial launch of autonomous services in Japan.
- **2026-06-01**: Trial Commencement — Expected start of initial testing phases in designated Tokyo districts with safety drivers.
- **2026-03-12**: Tokyo Partnership Announced — Uber, Nissan, and Wayve officially unveil their robotaxi trial plans for Tokyo.
- **2026-02-17**: Market Impact — Reports surface of a 45% sales decline in China alongside safety concerns.
- **2026-02-16**: Safety Data Release — NHTSA SGO data reveals a spike in crashes and an undisclosed hospitalization.
- **2025-12-31**: Missed Expansion Targets — Tesla fails to meet Musk's goal of 500 cars and expansion to 8-10 cities.
- **2025-06-01**: Robotaxi Launch — Tesla officially launches its Robotaxi pilot program in Austin, Texas.
- **2024-05-07**: Wayve Series C Funding — Wayve announces a $1.2B funding round led by SoftBank to scale its Embodied AI.
- **2020-12-01**: Uber Pivots Strategy — Uber sells its ATG self-driving unit to Aurora, shifting from developer to platform provider.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Uber, Nissan, and Wayve to Launch Robotaxi Trial in Tokyo
2026-03-12 07:01:11 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

Uber is partnering with Nissan and UK-based AI startup Wayve to launch a robotaxi pilot program in Tokyo. This collaboration marks a significant expansion of autonomous ride-hailing in Japan, leveraging Wayve's 'embodied AI' and Nissan's vehicle platforms.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/uber-nissan-wayve-tokyo-robotaxi-trial

### Tesla Robotaxi Safety Data Reveals Crash Rate 4x Higher Than Humans
2026-02-18 20:17:04 · Sentiment: Strongly negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4

Recent NHTSA data reveals Tesla's Austin-based Robotaxi fleet is experiencing a crash rate significantly higher than human drivers, with 14 total incidents since June 2025. The service remains far behind Elon Musk's initial rollout targets, facing both technical hurdles and increasing regulatory scrutiny.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/tesla-robotaxi-austin-crash-data-analysis

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