Mobility
Tokyo Robotaxi Goes Public: I Took the First Available Ride
Shibuya to Roppongi at night. Fare, wait time, driving behavior — a full report.
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Tokyo's robotaxi service opened to the public. I rode it on day one — Shibuya to Roppongi, 18 minutes, ¥1,820.
Driving behavior
- Acceleration and braking are notably gentle
- Lane changes are conservative; slower than a human
- Pedestrian detection is faster than a human
Nice surprise / unpleasant surprise
Nice: none of the abrupt taxi-driver braking. Motion-sickness friendly. Unpleasant: rain-day wait times stretch past 15 minutes; the demand model still needs work.
Related: eSIM for Tokyo robotaxi rides
Robotaxi booking apps are data-heavy. A Japan eSIM activated before landing means you can hail one straight from the airport.
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