Waymo to Launch Robotaxi Service in Toronto by 2028
Waymo will begin mapping Toronto streets this month ahead of its first Canadian robotaxi operations.
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- Waymo will launch robotaxi service in Toronto in 2028
- Manual mapping drives begin in Toronto in the coming days
- Ontario approved Waymo for its automated vehicle testing pilot program
- Element Fleet Management will support operations and create hundreds of jobs
- Snow and winter conditions pose a new challenge for Waymo's sensors
Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving car unit, announced it will bring its robotaxi service to Toronto, its first Canadian city. The company aims to welcome its first passengers in 2028.
In the coming days, Waymo vehicles will drive through Toronto streets manually to create high-definition maps. Trained specialists will be behind the wheel during these initial mapping and test drives.
“The expansion to Canada marks an important milestone in Waymo's global journey.”
The Ontario government has approved Waymo to join the province's automated vehicle testing pilot program. The company must adapt its driving system to Toronto's traffic conditions before carrying real passengers.
Waymo is partnering with Toronto-based Element Fleet Management for fleet maintenance, customer service, and other operational functions. The alliance is expected to create hundreds of jobs before and after launch.
Waymo already has ties to Canada, including investment from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Magna International as a vehicle manufacturing partner.
Toronto will be Waymo's coldest operating environment yet, raising concerns that snow could obstruct sensors. The company previously operates in U.S. cities, London, and Tokyo.
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