# Tokyo Police Launch Autonomous Driving Unit

> Tokyo police to create unit handling autonomous vehicle permits and accidents.
- Title: Tokyo Police Launch Autonomous Driving Unit · Nikkei Asia
- Summary: Tokyo police to create unit handling autonomous vehicle permits and accidents. Tokyo police will establish a dedicated unit in April 2027 to manage…
- Keywords: tokyo police, autonomous driving, permits, accidents, driverless robotaxis, waymo, japan, news, business, world, Tokyo, Police
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/tokyo-police-to-set-up-autonomous-driving-unit-to-handle-permits-accidents
- Published: 2026-10-09T14:14:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tokyo police, autonomous driving, permits, accidents, driverless robotaxis, waymo, japan, news, business, world
## Tokyo police
Tokyo police to set up autonomous driving unit to handle permits, accidents.
## Waymo plans
Waymo plans to begin commercial operation of driverless robotaxis in Tokyo in 2027.
## Unit launch
Unit to start in April 2027 for autonomous vehicle permits and accident investigations.
## Key takeaway

Tokyo police will establish a dedicated unit in April 2027 to manage autonomous vehicle permits and accident investigations.