A defining milestone for our global expansion: Waymo, Nihon Kotsu, and GO Co. have signed an agreement preparing for the commercial launc…
A defining milestone for our global expansion: Waymo, Nihon Kotsu, and GO Co. have signed an agreement preparing for the commercial launch of a fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Tokyo in 2027!
Why this matters for talent
A signed agreement with Nihon Kotsu and GO for a 2027 commercial robotaxi launch in Tokyo is Waymo's first concrete step into Japan, and international expansion like this typically means new roles in market operations, regulatory affairs, and localization well before the service goes live. Waymo carries 454 open roles on the board today, the deepest bench of any AV company tracked here, and Tokyo is worth watching for country-specific postings over the next year.
Read the original LinkedIn post. Curated by Larry Sherwood Jr. from company announcements; analysis above is my own.