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Waymo partners with Toyota to test robotaxis in Japan

Waymo and Toyota announced a partnership under which Waymo will begin testing self-driving versions of Toyota's electric bZ4X vehicles in Japan next year.⁠[1, 2] The partnership also covers supplying robotaxis for the U.K., according to TechCrunch.⁠[2]

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Read first Waymo taps Toyota to supply robotaxis for Japan and the U.K. · TechCrunch

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        1. 1 Engadget · Not rated · Oct 30, 6:23 a.m. ETWaymo and Toyota will soon start testing their robotaxis in Japan
        2. 2 TechCrunch · Not rated · Oct 30, 3:01 a.m. ETWaymo taps Toyota to supply robotaxis for Japan and the U.K.
        3. 3 The Verge · Not rated · Oct 30, 9:52 a.m. ETWaymo’s next robotaxi is a purpose-built Toyota bZ4X
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