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IT Home reported on October 30 that Toyota announced today, local time, that it will work with Alphabet-owned Waymo to begin testing and validating a fleet of autonomous taxis in Japan in 2027. The vehicles are based on Toyota's bZ4X.
Toyota expects its partnership with Waymo to bring Japan its first fully autonomous ride-hailing service using domestically mass-produced vehicles. Waymo's bZ4X robotaxi fleet will expand to other markets, including the UK, over the next few years.
Toyota will complete the entire production process for the bZ4X robotaxi, including integration of Waymo's autonomous driving hardware, at its Takaoka plant. This special-edition bZ4X is designed for comfort and convenience, with ample rear-seat legroom, automatic doors, a power tailgate, ambient lighting and other features.
In addition to commercial mobility services, Toyota and Waymo will continue exploring the potential applications of autonomous driving technology in Toyota's privately owned vehicles.