# Uber
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Wayve, Uber and Nissan Team Up to Trial AI-Driven Taxis in Tokyo by End of 2026
Wayve, Uber and Nissan have signed a memorandum to pilot autonomous taxis in Tokyo by the end of 2026, using Wayve’s AI driving system in Nissan Leaf EVs and rides booked through Uber. The collaboration unites machine-learning autonomy, ride-hailing distribution and OEM manufacturing but faces technical, regulatory and public-acceptance hurdles before it can scale.
Uber to Offer Amazon‑Owned Zoox Robotaxis on Its App — Las Vegas Pilot This Summer, Los Angeles by 2027
Uber and Amazon‑owned Zoox will begin offering Zoox’s purpose‑built robotaxis on the Uber app, starting with a Las Vegas pilot this summer and expanding to Los Angeles by mid‑2027. The partnership combines Zoox’s dedicated autonomous vehicles with Uber’s distribution, but widespread adoption will hinge on regulatory approvals, operational scaling and economic viability.
Uber Pours $100m+ into Fast-Charging Hubs as It Prepares for an Electric, Autonomous Fleet
Uber will invest over $100 million to build DC fast-charging hubs for autonomous electric vehicles at its operations bases and along key city routes. The move is intended to reduce vehicle downtime and support a future scale-up of electric, autonomous ride-hailing, but it faces logistical, regulatory and grid-infrastructure challenges.