# Toyota and Waymo: collaboration on an autonomous robotaxi

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 3 events involving Toyota, Waymo and Toyota Motor, in 3 countries (Royaume-Uni, Japon, États-Unis), followed from 30 October 2026 to 4 November 2026. 48 articles from 19 sources (electric and batteries); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 13:16. Figures reported: 4 vehicles.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Electric and batteries
- Countries: Royaume-Uni, Japon, États-Unis
- Brands: Toyota, Waymo, Toyota Motor
- First detected: 30 October 2026 at 08:00
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 13:16
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/265-toyota-and-waymo-collaboration-on-an-autonomous-robotaxi

## National stories (8)

- Japan — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles
- France — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles
- United States — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles
- Italy — 0 country-specific event, 4 articles
- South Korea — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles
- Vietnam — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles
- China — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- Australia — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles

## Sources by country and language

- unknown: 17 articles, 17 outlets
- France: 4 articles, 4 outlets
- Italy: 4 articles, 4 outlets
- Japan: 4 articles, 4 outlets
- United States: 4 articles, 3 outlets
- South Korea: 3 articles, 3 outlets
- Vietnam: 3 articles, 2 outlets
- Australia: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- China: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- Germany: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Greece: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- India: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Philippines: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Türkiye: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: English (29), French (5), Japanese (4), Italian (3), Korean (3), Chinese (2), unknown (2)

## Timeline (3 events)

### 30 October 2026 — [Toyota and Waymo move to next phase of autonomous driving collaboration](https://mecapress.com/events/5-toyota-and-waymo-move-to-next-phase-of-autonomous-driving-collaboration.md)

Toyota and Waymo announce the next step in their autonomous driving collaboration. Initial test and validation operations will begin.

17 sources, 35 articles · Tokyo — Japon, États-Unis, Royaume-Uni

### 2 November 2026 — [Toyota and Waymo reportedly preparing an electric bZ robotaxi tested in Japan in 2027](https://mecapress.com/events/2659-toyota-and-waymo-reportedly-preparing-an-electric-bz-robotaxi-tested-in-japan.md)

Toyota is reportedly preparing a robotaxi version of its bZ electric vehicle as part of its agreement with Waymo, with trials and deployment in Japan next year.

2 sources, 4 articles · Japon — Japon, États-Unis, Royaume-Uni

### 2 November 2026 — [Toyota and Waymo industrialize production of their robotaxi](https://mecapress.com/events/2167-toyota-and-waymo-industrialize-production-of-their-robotaxi.md)

Toyota and Waymo are moving to the industrialization of their robotaxi, with integrated assembly on a production line. This new development extends their collaboration in autonomous driving.

3 sources, 9 articles · Usine de Takaoka — Japon, États-Unis, Royaume-Uni

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