Waymo and Toyota to Test Robotaxis in Japan

Toyota and Waymo will begin testing a fleet of autonomous bZ4X electric SUVs in Japan in 2027. Toyota will manufacture the vehicles at its Takaoka plant, integrating Waymo’s self-driving hardware directly into the production process.

Following the initial testing phase in Japan, the companies plan to deploy the autonomous vehicles in the United Kingdom and other international markets. The project aims to support a public ride-hailing service, with fleet sizes potentially reaching 100 vehicles.