Robotaxis Take Another Massive Leap Forward

By Travis Hoium | May 07, 2025, 7:00 AM

In a surprising move, Waymo announced it will provide autonomous driving technology to Toyota (NYSE: TM). This could help lower costs for Waymo and drive greater adoption of Toyota's vehicles.

*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of May 2, 2025. The video was published on May 6, 2025.

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