Waymo readies autonomous cars for first international tests in Japan

Waymo’s driverless vehicles are set to begin testing on public roads in Japan next week, marking the Alphabet company’s first international trip. The vehicles will be driven manually to collect mapping data and managed by local taxi fleet operator Nihon Kotsu in Tokyo. Waymo is focusing on gathering data on Japanese driving nuances such as left-hand traffic and dense urban environments, while also training drivers and collaborating with local officials for the test.

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