Uber plans Tokyo robotaxi trial with Nissan and Britain's Wayve

Companies worldwide, from Alphabet subsidiary Waymo to Tesla and China's Apollo Go, are racing to roll out self-driving taxi services, although the actual level of autonomy on offer varies. Wayve -- which announced an $8.6 billion valuation last month -- is a pioneer in the development of vehicle AI that learns from the environment instead of relying on pre-mapped routes. Nissan is integrating Wayve's AI-powered systems into its cars, and Uber and Wayve are already planning commercial robotaxi trials in London this year.