Waymo Targets 2028 Robotaxi Launch in Toronto

Waymo is preparing to bring its autonomous ride-hailing service to Canada, targeting a 2028 launch in Toronto as the Alphabet-owned company expands beyond the United States. The move marks Waymo’s first planned passenger robotaxi deployment in Canada, with preparations beginning this year through street mapping, supervised driving tests, and a partnership with Toronto-based Element Fleet Management. The expansion will place Waymo in a new regulatory and operating environment as it seeks to scale