Waymo and Toyota are building a purpose-made robotaxi, starting in Tokyo

The Verge reports Waymo and Toyota will build autonomous bZ4X robotaxis on the factory line in Japan, launching in Tokyo in 2027 before expanding to the UK. Tokyo already has one of the best transit systems on earth, so it's an interesting test market. Do robotaxis fill real gaps like late nights and last-mile trips, or do they mostly pull riders off trains and add cars to streets?