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Toyota to build Waymo self-driving taxis for Japan and UK
Toyota will manufacture electric SUVs equipped with Waymo's self-driving technology for deployment in Japan, the UK and other countries.
Toyota and Waymo have announced a partnership to build bZ4X electric SUVs equipped with Waymo's self-driving hardware and software. A validation fleet is expected to reach Japanese roads in 2027, with vehicles also planned for the UK and other countries, though timings remain unconfirmed. The companies have not yet indicated when the self-driving vehicles will enter revenue service. Production will take place at Toyota's Takaoka factory in Toyota City. Waymo is currently operating in 15 US cities and plans to expand to New York City, Toronto, London, Tokyo and Madrid over the next year or two.
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