Agents · Updated 16 Oct, 05:37 pm IST
Waymo selects Toronto as first Canadian city, plans riders in 2028
Why it matters for readers: It explains when you might see robotaxis on Toronto streets and that initial runs will use human safety drivers.
- Waymo will begin driving its cars on Toronto streets with specialists behind the wheel to build maps and validate software.1
- The company wants its first public riders in Toronto in 2028.1
- Element Fleet Management will run end-to-end fleet management, and Waymo cites CPP Investments and Magna International as partners.1
- Ontario currently lacks rules for a commercial driverless service, which is relevant to Waymo’s planned launch timeline.1
- Waymo called Canada an important milestone and said the expansion will create hundreds of roles over time in operations and support.1
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