TechCrunch reports Waymo picking Toyota to supply robotaxis for Japan and Britain

First reported 30 Oct, 07:01 UTCSource: TechCrunchLast editorial activity 30 Oct, 07:01 UTCWrite a comment ↓

Minimalist image of a robotic hand reaching out on a white background. — Illustrative photo.Photo by Tara Winstead on Pexels

According to TechCrunch, the taxi service company Waymo has picked Toyota to supply robotaxis for Japan and the U.K. The report is the only source for the arrangement so far.

What TechCrunch has reported

TechCrunch is the outlet that reports Waymo has turned to Toyota for robotaxi supply in Japan and the U.K. No other outlet has confirmed the arrangement, so its terms remain unverified.

Background on Waymo

Waymo is a taxi service company based in Mountain View. It was founded in 2009 and employed about 2,500 people in 2023.

Open questions

How many robotaxis will Toyota supply for Japan and the U.K.?
When will the vehicles begin operating in either country?

What Matters Now

Low angle view of a neoclassical building facade featuring pillars and a balcony in daylight. — Photo: MART PRODUCTION / Pexels

Bitcoin & Crypto

Binance hack could accelerate shift to DEXs: Standard Chartered

Source: Cointelegraph + 2 more ·30 Oct, 07:00 UTC

High angle of modern cellphone with social media app placed on table near netbook and mouse with notepad — Photo: Callum Hilton / Pexels

Cybersecurity

Binance says its $6.3bn hack involved more than a compromised laptop

Source: The Next Web + 1 more ·30 Oct, 09:07 UTC

Modern bright printed board with electric circuits of contemporary technical device with red surface placed on blurred background in room — Photo: Nic Wood / Pexels

Chips & Hardware

Deadly Intel Fab 28 explosion causes two-week shutdown, to cost $600 million and severely disrupt server chip manufacturing for six months — 10nm Xeon shipments stall during largest shortage in memory

Source: Tom's Hardware ·30 Oct, 09:48 UTC

Key facts

TechCrunch reports that Waymo has chosen Toyota to supply robotaxis for Japan and the U.K.
Waymo is a taxi service company based in Mountain View.
Waymo was founded in 2009 and employed about 2,500 people in 2023.

Sources & evidence

TechCrunch Reporting source
Waymo taps Toyota to supply robotaxis for Japan and the U.K. ↗
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/30/waymos-next-robotaxi-will-be-a-toyota-bz4x-destined-for-japan-and-the-uk/