What is Waymo Toronto driverless service (2028 target)?

Self-driving cars can operate with reduced or no human input, and a robotaxi is a self-driving car run for a ridesharing company. Cities differ in their streets and driving conditions, and Waymo says it validates its driver on local roads before launching in a new city. This entry is Waymo's plan for a fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Toronto, built on its autonomous driving technology, which Waymo calls the Waymo Driver. Waymo describes the first steps as driving manually, starting with high-definition mapping of local streets and testing with trained specialists behind the wheel, with a goal of welcoming its first riders in 2028. It announced the plan on October 16, 2026, partnering with Toronto-based Element Fleet Management for fleet services.

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