Toyota and Waymo to launch autonomous robo-taxi service in Japan by 2027

Toyota and Waymo plan to test autonomous bZ4X SUVs in Japan starting 2027, aiming to launch the country's first fully autonomous on-demand passenger service using mass-produced vehicles. The service is expected to expand to the UK and other Waymo markets. This marks a significant step in autonomous vehicle deployment in Japan, though regulatory and operational hurdles remain.

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