Waymo will launch its autonomous ride-hailing service in Toronto in 2028, marking its first expansion outside the US. The company will begin mapping local streets with human-driven cars in the coming days.
01Summary
- 01Waymo robotaxis will be available for booking in the Toronto area from 2028, starting with a limited number of Jaguar I-Pace SUVs.
- 02The company will initially deploy human-driven cars to map street networks and adapt to local traffic and weather, including extreme winter conditions.
- 03Testing will take place in selected Toronto neighbourhoods: Liberty Village, St. Lawrence Market and Yorkdale.
- 04Waymo has developed a sixth-generation autonomous driving system for diverse environments, including Toronto’s winter weather.
- 05The company has partnered with Toronto-based Element Fleet Management for maintenance, validation driving and customer service.
02Why it matters
This matters to Toronto residents as it signals the arrival of autonomous ride-hailing in Canada, offering a new transport option in specific areas from 2028, and highlights how self-driving technology is being adapted for challenging winter conditions.
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