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 plans to eventually expand the service globally. Production in Japan will serve as a testing ground for the vehicles’ readiness in new markets, including Europe. The move highlights growing collaboration between automakers and tech firms in advancing autonomous transportation infrastructure.
Toyota will build Waymo's sixth-generation robotaxis in Japan, then take them to U.K. ahead of a wider global expansion.
