Waymo partners with Toyota for robotaxi vehicles in Japan and U.K.
Waymo and Toyota announce plan to test autonomous bZ4X vehicles in Japan and explore expansion to the U.K.
The Brief
- Waymo will test autonomous Toyota bZ4X vehicles in Japan starting next year.
- Toyota will manufacture 2027 bZ4X vehicles and integrate Waymo’s self-driving system in Japan.
- Waymo plans to deploy the vehicles in the U.K. after testing in London with Jaguar I-Pace vehicles.
Waymo and Toyota have announced a partnership to develop autonomous vehicles for robotaxi operations in international markets, including Japan and the U.K.
Toyota will produce the 2027 bZ4X electric vehicles and install Way,mo’s self-driving technology at its Takaoka factory in Japan.
The partnership follows an earlier agreement signed 18 months ago, which was described as exploratory and non-binding.
Waymo has been testing autonomous Jaguar I-Pace vehicles in London and aims to launch a robotaxi service there once permits are granted.
The companies also plan to explore integrating Waymo’s autonomous technology into personally owned Toyota vehicles.
Toyota’s executive vice president, Hiroki Nakajima, stated the collaboration will help scale Waymo’s technology for ride-hailing services and improve road safety through vehicle-traffic infrastructure integration.
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