newmo, Inc. and KDDI Corporation have signed a capital and business alliance to accelerate the commercialisation and regional expansion of autonomous taxis. The alliance was implemented on 6 November 2026, with the companies aiming to create safe and sustainable local transportation through mobility services.
The purpose of the new capital and business alliance is to accelerate the commercialisation of autonomous taxis and their expansion into other regions, and to create safe and sustainable local transportation by providing services tailored to local mobility needs.
The alliance was implemented on 6 November 2026. newmo, Inc. primarily operates a taxi business, while KDDI Corporation is involved as a comprehensive telecommunications operator built on mobile communications.
The companies plan to advance the introduction of autonomous taxis while expanding mobility-related services and developing new mobility businesses.
newmo was established in January 2024 and operates a taxi business as well as a ride-hailing app and autonomous taxis. Established in 1984, KDDI is a comprehensive telecommunications operator providing a range of solutions across both mobile and fixed-line communications.