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Nissan Motor Co. is set to launch an autonomous vehicle ride-share service in Japan within the next three years, addressing the shortage of taxi drivers in the country, particularly as the population ages..
The automaker plans to initiate a trial service in Yokohama using a Serena-based vehicle, with the goal of expanding the program nationwide by the fiscal year 2027, as announced by Kazuhiro Doi, the Vice-President of Nissan Research and Advanced Engineering, during a briefing at the company's Yokohama headquarters..
The initial trial in Yokohama's Minato Mirai area will involve 20 vehicles equipped with a safety monitor in the driver's seat..
In response to the challenges posed by an aging population and a dearth of transportation services in suburban areas, Japan's transport ministry has formed a committee to collaborate with local governments and other stakeholders in laying the groundwork for self-driving vehicles..
Nissan's autonomous vehicle ride-share service aims to provide a viable solution to these challenges and contribute to the evolution of transportation in Japan..
