Japan is testing out self-driving cars and new 'Uber' app

We are so close to the age of robo-chauffeurs.
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Japan is testing out self-driving cars and new 'Uber' app
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Nissan teamed up with DeNA to launch an on-demand, self-driving taxi service. 'Easy Ride' is a robo-vehicle mobility service that features concierge services on an in-car tablet. Use the accompanying app to request a ride, or schedule one in advance. The companies are currently testing out the service in Japan and plan to launch it as early as 2020.


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