Waymo to launch robotaxi service in Toronto in 2028
The company will begin mapping Toronto streets with human-driven cars in the coming days, starting in Liberty Village, St. Lawrence Market and Yorkdale.
Waymo announced in a blog post on Friday that its robotaxis will be bookable in the app in the Toronto area in 2028, marking the company's first expansion outside the United States, according to CNET.
The Toronto launch will begin with a limited number of Waymo's Jaguar I-Pace electric SUVs, with more added over time. Sign-ups to ride with Waymo in Toronto and to track the Canadian launch progress are open on Waymo's website.
Waymo will begin mapping Toronto street networks with human-driven cars in the coming days, testing in select neighborhoods including Liberty Village, St. Lawrence Market and Yorkdale. The company said it built a sixth-generation Waymo Driver autonomous driving system to handle diverse environments, including Toronto's extreme winter weather.
Waymo is partnering with Toronto-based Element Fleet Management for vehicle maintenance, validation driving and customer service.
US roots
Waymo launched its fully autonomous ride service featuring electric vehicles in 2018, and the service is currently available in US locations including Miami, Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay Area. Earlier this year, Denver, San Diego, Las Vegas and Tampa were added to the list of available cities.
Quick answers
When will Waymo launch in Toronto?
Waymo says its robotaxis will be bookable in the app in the Toronto area in 2028.
Where will Waymo test in Toronto?
The company will test in select Toronto neighborhoods including Liberty Village, St. Lawrence Market and Yorkdale.
Which vehicles will Waymo use in Toronto?
The Toronto launch will begin with a limited number of Waymo's Jaguar I-Pace electric SUVs, with more added over time.