Friday, October 16, 2026
Waymo starts Toronto mapping and aims for riders in 2028
On October 16, 2026 Waymo said it is preparing a fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Toronto, its first planned city in Canada, with a goal of welcoming first riders in 2028. Manual mapping drives are to begin in the coming days with specialists behind the wheel. Element Fleet Management, already supporting Waymo in San Diego, will handle Toronto fleet operations, and Waymo said the work will add hundreds of roles over time.
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