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 in Europe prior to broader international expansion. The collaboration highlights growing industrial ties between automakers and tech firms in advancing autonomous mobility solutions. Details on production timelines and global rollout plans remain under wraps.
Toyota will build Waymo's sixth-generation robotaxis in Japan, then take them to U.K. ahead of a wider global expansion.
