Waymo and Toyota Join Forces to Launch Driverless Robotaxis in Japan by 2027, with Global Expansion Plans

Toyota and Waymo to roll out driverless robotaxis in Japan in 2027

10/31/2026

NAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor and Waymo will start operating autonomous robotaxis in Japan in 2027 using the bZ4X electric vehicle under plans announced Friday, with an eye toward later expanding...

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Waymo teams up with Toyota to bring self-driving robotaxis to Japan, UK next in line

10/30/2026

Waymo is joining forces with Toyota to bring its autonomous driving technology to more international markets, starting with Japan in 2027. The partnership will see Toyota build electric bZ4X...

Engadget

Waymo and Toyota will soon start testing their robotaxis in Japan

10/30/2026

Waymo and Toyota will start testing autonomous bZ4X vehicles in Japan next year. (edited)

TechCrunch

Waymo taps Toyota to supply robotaxis for Japan and the UK

10/30/2026

Waymo will begin testing self-driving versions of Toyota's electric bZ4X vehicles in Japan next year as part of a broader partnership with the automaker.

Reuters

Toyota, Waymo to test autonomous bZ4Xs in Japan in 2027, eye overseas expansion

10/30/2026

Toyota Motor and Alphabet's Waymo will begin testing autonomous electric vehicles ‌in Japan in 2027, the companies said on Friday, with deployment in Britain and potentially other markets planned...

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First reported: 30 Oct 2026, 07:01 UTC

First saved on ClustZ: 31 Oct 2026, 07:39 UTC

Coverage updated: 31 Oct 2026, 07:39 UTC

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