Waymo to begin robotaxi pilot in Toronto, but with human drivers until 2028

Toronto residents might start spotting Waymo robotaxis on the road, but with humans behind the wheel until at least 2028. The news: Waymo, a subsidiary of Google’s parent company, announced on Friday that it’s bringing its autonomous ride-hailing services to Toronto through a provincial pilot program. Human drivers will be behind the wheel for the deployment’s initial phase, Waymo said, and it aims to serve riders autonomously in 2028.