GoKawiilWaymo Targets Singapore for Robotaxi Launch by 2028
Waymo announced plans to bring its autonomous ride-hailing service to Singapore, with vehicles arriving within months to begin mapping and safety-driver testing in 2027 ahead of a public launch in 2028. The company must first pass safety assessments from Singapore's Land Transport Authority and its CETRAN testing center before carrying passengers, and it has already set up a local entity and joined the city-state's autonomous vehicle steering committee.
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Singapore's expansion adds to Waymo's growing list of international targets including London, Tokyo, and Munich, signaling an aggressive push beyond its US home base as it seeks new regulatory environments and markets. The city-state's strict but structured approval process, already used for freight, buses, and other autonomous vehicles, could serve as a model or hurdle for how quickly robotaxis scale in dense Asian cities.
- Waymo plans full autonomous ride-hailing service in Singapore by 2028.
- Vehicles arrive within months for mapping, with supervised testing starting in 2027.
- Singapore joins London, Tokyo, and Munich in Waymo's international expansion plans.
Source: theverge.com — Andrew J. Hawkins, 2026-09-17
Published there as: “Waymo says Singapore will be its next international robotaxi city”
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