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.
Waymo taps Toyota to supply robotaxis for Japan and the U.K.

Key takeaways
Waymo partners with Toyota to test autonomous bZ4X vehicles in Japan, aiming for robotaxi services in Japan and the U.K.
- Waymo and Toyota will manufacture and test autonomous bZ4X vehicles in Japan.
- The partnership includes plans for robotaxi services in right-hand driving countries like the U.K.
- Toyota and Waymo may expand the collaboration to include personal vehicles and safety initiatives.
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