Toyota has agreed to manufacture Waymo’s next-generation autonomous ride-hailing vehicles in Japan, marking a key step in the technology’s development before deployment in the United Kingdom. The partnership underscores Toyota’s role in scaling Waymo’s self-driving taxi fleet, with production set to support an initial market launch overseas. Industry observers note the move could accelerate Waymo’s push toward broader commercialization, leveraging Toyota’s manufacturing expertise. The collaboration highlights growing automotive alliances aimed at advancing autonomous mobility solutions.
Toyota will build Waymo's sixth-generation robotaxis in Japan, then take them to U.K. ahead of a wider global expansion.
