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Mobility
Waymo to launch fully driverless taxis in Tokyo in 2027, expand to up to 100 vehicles
Japan taxi-hailing app operator GO, Waymo and Nihon Kotsu plan to commercialise autonomous taxis in Tokyo. The companies agreed on a strategic partnership to launch Japan’s first Level 4 fully driverless commercial taxi service in 2027. They aim to start with a small fleet and gradually expand to about 100 vehicles that can be hailed via the GO and Waymo apps. A start date has not been set, pending safety verification and required permits.
Telecommunications & Media
Korea\'s three mobile carriers launch PASS ID QR verification campaign
SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus are promoting wider use of the QR verification feature for PASS digital IDs. The carriers said they will run a campaign through Oct. 5 to encourage customers to verify IDs by scanning a QR code or presenting their own PASS ID QR. The move follows a rise in forged or altered IDs using apps or composite images. Prizes will be awarded to 2,076 winners.
Industry
Toyota unveils license-free single-seater electric mobility Land Hopper
Toyota plans to launch its single-seater electric mobility vehicle, the Land Hopper, after spring 2027. The model is classified in Japan as a “specified small motorized bicycle,” allowing people aged 16 and older to use it without a driver’s license, with helmets optional. The three-wheeler has a foldable body for loading into a car and is designed for stability and traction. Speed is limited to 6 km/h in low mode and 20 km/h in high mode.