GoKawiilWaymo to launch robotaxi mapping in Singapore, rides expected by 2028
Waymo announced plans to bring its autonomous vehicles to Singapore, marking its expansion beyond the US and into a second Asian market after Tokyo. Jaguar I-PACE vehicles will arrive soon so specialists can manually drive and map Singapore's roads throughout 2027, adjusting Waymo's systems for local road layouts and weather before public rides begin via its app in 2028.
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This move signals Waymo's strategy of pairing autonomous rides with countries that already have strong public transit, positioning robotaxis as a first-and-last-mile solution rather than a full replacement for trains and buses. Singapore's dense urban environment and strict regulatory standards will serve as another test of whether Waymo's technology can adapt to diverse international road conditions beyond the US and Tokyo.
- Waymo will begin mapping Singapore's roads in 2027 using manually driven Jaguar I-PACE vehicles.
- Public rides in Singapore are expected to launch in 2028 through Waymo's own app.
- The expansion follows Tokyo, Waymo's first international market, where commercial service is planned for 2027.
Source: engadget.com — Mariella Moon, 2026-09-18
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