What we know

, with testing set to begin in Japan next year and a planned launch in Tokyo in 2027. Waymo will use Toyota bZ4X electric vehicles as its next-generation robotaxi. Waymo will begin testing these robotaxis in Japan next year. Waymo plans to launch a robotaxi service in Tokyo in 2027. K.

Why it matters

Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous driving subsidiary, is expanding its robotaxi operations internationally. The company has announced a partnership with Toyota to use the electric bZ4X model as its next-generation robotaxi. Testing of these autonomous vehicles will begin in Japan in 2025, with a full service launch in Tokyo targeted for 2027.

What is still unknown

Enforcement details, remaining product questions, and independent tests are not in the reporting.