GoKawiilWaymo to launch robotaxi service in Toronto by 2028
Waymo announced it will bring its autonomous ride-hailing service to the Toronto area in 2028, starting with a limited fleet of Jaguar I-Pace SUVs that will expand over time. Before autonomous rides begin, human-driven Waymo vehicles will map streets and test in neighborhoods like Liberty Village, St. Lawrence Market and Yorkdale, using a sixth-generation driving system built to handle Toronto's winter conditions. Waymo is partnering with Toronto-based Element Fleet Management for maintenance and customer service, and sign-ups are open on its website.
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This marks Waymo's first expansion outside the US, suggesting the company sees international growth as key to scaling its robotaxi business beyond its current American markets like Phoenix and San Francisco. Testing for extreme winter weather indicates Waymo is trying to prove its technology can handle conditions tougher than those in its existing warm-weather hubs, which could determine whether autonomous driving can realistically expand to more climates. The multi-year runway to 2028 also signals the regulatory and technical hurdles still ahead for autonomous vehicles entering new countries.
- Waymo's robotaxi service will launch in Toronto in 2028, its first market outside the United States.
- Human-driven test vehicles will begin mapping Toronto streets and neighborhoods in the coming days.
- Waymo is partnering with Element Fleet Management for local vehicle maintenance and customer service.
Source: cnet.com — Dashia Milden, 2026-10-16
Published there as: “Waymo Puts Toronto on the Map for Its Robotaxis”
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