Have you ever ridden in a robotaxi?
Three Kyodo News reporters -- Eriko Arita, Su Xincheng and Donican Lam -- talk about plans to launch Japan's first fully driverless taxi service in Tokyo in 2027. Listen as they discuss their thoughts about autonomous vehicles, challenges ride-hailing apps have faced entering the Japanese market and possible ways such services could benefit society.
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Japan's 1st driverless taxi service eyed in Tokyo in 2027
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