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Waymo Eyes Toronto Launch in 2028
The company will start mapping and driver-supervised test runs this fall as it prepares to expand its autonomous ride-hailing service beyond the United States.
- On Friday, Google subsidiary Waymo announced plans to launch autonomous ride-hailing services in Toronto by 2028, receiving Ontario government approval to begin high-definition mapping and test runs this fall.
- For its Canadian debut, Waymo is partnering with Toronto-based Element Fleet Management to handle maintenance, customer service, and support functions across the operation.
- Waymo's white SUVs will not be the first autonomous vehicles on Toronto streets; California-based Gatik began a rollout of 50 autonomous box trucks for Loblaw in the city last year.
- Waymo plans to create hundreds of jobs in fleet maintenance and validation driving, while CEO Tekedra Mawakana stated the company is committed to "safer streets and more accessible mobility."
- Testing utilizes the Waymo Ojai, a Chinese-made electric vehicle manufactured by Zeekr, as the company prepares for future deployment of the Waymo Driver on city streets.
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Waymo eyes Toronto launch in 2028
Toronto could become the first city in Canada to offer fully autonomous ride-hailing service after Waymo announced plans to begin laying the groundwork for a launch in the city by 2028. The California-based autonomous driving company says its vehicles will soon be seen on Toronto streets as it begins the first phase of operations under […]
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Waymo to launch robotaxis in Toronto under pilot program for self-driving vehicles
Self-driving taxi operator Waymo says it will launch a test phase in Toronto in the coming days, with the goal of carrying its first passengers in 2028.
·Toronto, Canada
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Google's Waymo plans first Canada robotaxi service in Toronto in 2028
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