Waymo picks Toronto as first Canadian robotaxi city, targeting 2028 riders

· Automotive & EV · Canada

Waymo will bring its robotaxis to Canada, starting with Toronto. Its vehicles will begin driving the city's streets within days, and the company aims to have its first public riders on board in 2028. Toronto becomes Waymo's fourth announced market outside the US, following London, Tokyo and Singapore. Industry leaders in Ontario said Waymo's arrival could accelerate a budding cluster of auto-oriented technology companies in the province. The rollout is a testing phase first, with commercial service gated on regulatory approvals. Robotaxi expansion outside the US has become a competitive frontier, with operators racing to prove safety records and secure local permits before scaling. Waymo's move puts Canada on that map alongside European and Asian launch markets.

Why it matters：Robotaxis crossing borders forces regulators to write new rules and pushes operators to prove safety at scale, reshaping urban mobility and the tech supply chain around them.

Key points

  • Waymo vehicles start driving Toronto streets in the coming days.
  • Public riders are targeted for 2028.
  • Toronto is Waymo's fourth announced market outside the US, after London, Tokyo and Singapore.

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