Waymo targets Toronto for robotaxi service, aiming for 2028 launch

Waymo is expanding its driverless ride-hailing operations to Toronto, its fourth international market, though Ontario currently lacks regulatory frameworks for commercial autonomous vehicle services.

First covered Oct 16, 2026 · 5:07 AM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

Waymo targets Toronto for robotaxi service, aiming for 2028 launch — Image via electrek.co

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25d CleanTechnica Hello Toronto! Waymo is En Route — Waymo is officially heading to Canada! We’re laying the groundwork for our fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Toronto, investing in local facilities and…

26d Electrek Waymo picks Toronto as first Canadian city, targets riders in 2028 — Waymo is bringing its robotaxis to Canada, and Toronto is first. Its cars will start driving the city’s streets in the coming days, and the company wants its…

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betakit.com Waymo to begin robotaxi pilot in Toronto, but with human drivers until 2028

theglobeandmail.com Self-driving taxi company Waymo to launch in Toronto, plans to begin service in 2028 - The Globe and Mail

analyticsinsight.net Waymo Toronto Launch: Driverless Robotaxis Target 2028

domain-b.com Waymo targets Toronto for its first Canadian robotaxi launch in 2028

tech-insider.org Waymo Plans First Canada Robotaxi: Toronto by 2028 [2026]

Appeared in: 2026-10-18 (#12) · 2026-10-19 (#15)

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