Honda and GM to launch driverless taxis in Japan

Venture to open in central Tokyo in 2026, expects to meet level 4 standard

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Honda and GM are bringing driverless taxis to Tokyo in early 2026. (Photos by Reuters) 

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Honda Motor on Thursday said it will start a driverless taxi service in Japan in partnership with General Motors. The automakers along with GM's self-driving service subsidiary will form a joint venture in 2024 and launch the taxi service in 2026 in central Tokyo.

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