GoKawiilWaymo to launch autonomous ride-hailing in Toronto by 2028
Waymo announced plans to bring its self-driving ride-hailing service to Toronto, starting with manual-driving mapping and testing phases before a planned 2028 launch for riders. The company is partnering with Toronto-based Element Fleet Management for fleet operations and maintenance, and says it will create hundreds of jobs across driving, customer service and operations roles.
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This marks Waymo's first expansion outside the United States, which could signal growing confidence in scaling its autonomous driving technology to new regulatory environments and road conditions. The multi-year timeline before public rides begin suggests Waymo is prioritizing extensive local testing, possibly reflecting lessons learned from safety concerns in U.S. markets. The partnership with a Canadian company and existing ties to Canadian investors and manufacturers may also help Waymo navigate local business and political relationships as it enters a new country.
- Waymo plans to launch autonomous ride-hailing in Toronto by 2028, marking its first international market.
- The company will begin manual test-driving and high-definition mapping of Toronto streets in the coming days.
- Waymo is partnering with Toronto-based Element Fleet Management and plans to create hundreds of local jobs.
Source: waymo.com — The Waymo Team, 2026-10-16
Published there as: “Hello Toronto – Waymo Is En Route”
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