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Waymo plans 2028 Toronto robotaxi launch in first Canadian expansion

Alphabet-owned Waymo plans to bring its autonomous ride-hailing service to Toronto in 2028 in partnership with Element Fleet Management, marking its first deployment in Canada.

Waymo graphic showing an autonomous vehicle in front of the Toronto skyline and the CN Tower with the text 'Hello Toronto!'.
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Alphabet-owned autonomous driving company Waymo plans to launch its commercial robotaxi service in Toronto in 2028, marking the company's first deployment in Canada, according to a report by Reuters.[1][2][4][6]

The Canadian rollout is being organized in partnership with Element Fleet Management to handle fleet operations. The joint initiative is expected to create hundreds of jobs over time as the operation expands.[1][2][4]

Preparations will begin immediately ahead of the 2028 target date. Waymo announced that its all-electric vehicles will begin driving across Toronto streets in the coming days, mapping roads and testing with trained specialists to establish the groundwork for passenger service.[1][3][5]

Key facts

  • Waymo plans to launch its autonomous ride-hailing service in Toronto in 2028.
  • The Toronto launch marks Waymo's first robotaxi deployment in Canada.
  • The Canadian service is being deployed in partnership with Element Fleet Management.
  • Element Fleet Management will support fleet operations, with the partnership expected to generate hundreds of jobs over time.
  • Waymo's all-electric vehicles will begin mapping streets and testing with trained specialists in Toronto ahead of the commercial launch.

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  1. AI

    Analytics Insight@analyticsinmePost on X ยท

    ๐–๐š๐ฒ๐ฆ๐จ ๐“๐จ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐‹๐š๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ก: ๐ƒ๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐‘๐จ๐›๐จ๐ญ๐š๐ฑ๐ข๐ฌ ๐“๐š๐ซ๐ ๐ž๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ– Waymo is heading to Canada, with Toronto targeted for its first robotaxi service in 2028. Alphabetโ€™s autonomous driving company will begin mapping roads and testing vehicles with trained specialists. A partnership with Element Fleet Management will support fleet operations and create hundreds of jobs over time. #Waymo #Robotaxi #Alphabet #AutonomousVehicles #Toronto #AI #AINews #AnalyticsInsight #AnalyticsInsightMagazine ย  Read More ๐Ÿ‘‡ https://t.co/9L9RPwUFva

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  2. TE

    TechmemeArticle ยท

    Waymo plans to launch its robotaxis in Toronto in 2028 in partnership with Element Fleet Management, the company's first deployment in Canada (Prathik Jayaprakash/Reuters) Prathik Jayaprakash / Reuters : Waymo plans to launch its robotaxis in Toronto in 2028 in partnership with Element Fleet Management, the company's first deployment in Canada โ€” Google's (GOOGL.O) Waymo said on Friday it plans to bring its autonomous ride-hailing service to Toronto in 2028, marking the self-driving company's โ€ฆ

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  3. SB

    Shay Boloor@StockSavvyShayPost on X ยท

    $GOOGL Waymo is expanding into Toronto with testing beginning soon ahead of a planned 2028 robotaxi launch marking its first move into Canada. What makes Toronto really interesting is the snow conditions because every mile Waymo learns from there could make expanding into northern U.S. and European cities much easier.

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  4. TE

    Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ยท

    Waymo plans to launch its robotaxis in Toronto in 2028 in partnership with Element Fleet Management, the company's first deployment in Canada (Prathik Jayaprakash / Reuters) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)

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  5. EV

    Evan@StockMKTNewzPost on X ยท

    Google $GOOGL owned Waymo just posted this โ€œIn the coming days, youโ€™ll begin seeing Waymoโ€™s all-electric vehicles driving through Torontoโ€™s streets as we lay the groundwork for our ride-hailing service. Our goal is to begin serving riders in 2028.โ€ https://t.co/olvCu79owu

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  6. PO

    Polymarket@PolymarketPost on X ยท

    JUST IN: Waymo announces plans to launch its first Canadian robotaxi service in Toronto in 2028.

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