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Japan ride-hailing app Go races toward robotaxis after successful IPO

Japanese taxi-hailing app operator Go has announced plans to accelerate its development of a robotaxi business following a successful initial public offering (IPO). The company's shares closed 10% above the offering price, providing capital to fund its autonomous driving initiatives.

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Shares close 10% above offering price, with funds to fuel autonomous driving push

Go Chairman Ichiro Kawanabe, left, and President Hiroshi Nakajima ring the bell to celebrate the company's listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market. (Photo by Marie Yoshimura)

KEITA NAKAJIMA and KOTARO ABE

June 17, 2026 01:58 JST

TOKYO -- Japanese taxi-hailing app operator Go will accelerate efforts to build a robotaxi business using funds raised in a strong stock market debut Tuesday that lifted its shares 10% above the initial public offering price.

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Japan ride-hailing app Go races toward robotaxis after successful IPO

Japanese taxi-hailing app operator Go has announced plans to accelerate its development of a robotaxi business following a successful initial public offering (IPO). The company's shares closed 10% above the offering price, providing capital to fund its autonomous driving initiatives.

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