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Waymo’s next robotaxi is a purpose-built Toyota bZ4X
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Waymo and Toyota are expanding their strategic partnership to deploy a purpose-built robotaxi fleet in Tokyo by 2027. The initiative utilizes Japanese-assembled Toyota bZ4X electric vehicles to integrate autonomous technology directly into the manufacturing process.
- 01Waymo will launch its autonomous ride-hailing service in Tokyo starting in 2027
- 02The fleet utilizes Toyota bZ4X electric vehicles assembled entirely within Toyota facilities
- 03Development builds upon a strategic partnership established between both companies in April 2025
- 04Manufacturing integration marks a shift toward purpose-built autonomous hardware for international markets
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Waymo announced today that when it launches a robotaxi service in Tokyo in 2027, it will use Toyota bZ4X electric vehicles that are assembled in Japan. The news builds on the strategic partnership between Waymo and Toyota which was first announced in April 2025. The robotaxis will be built entirely under one roof at Toyota's […]