Waymo Taking Steps to Bring Robotaxis to Toronto

Waymo taking steps to bring robotaxis to Toronto

Waymo, the autonomous taxi operator, may be taking another step to break into the Canadian market, possibly eyeing Toronto as a new testing ground for its self-driving fleet.

Waymo Eyes Toronto As Next Testing Ground For Robotaxis - South Asian Daily

Autonomous vehicle company Waymo is taking steps toward expanding into Canada, with Toronto emerging as a potential testing ground for its robotaxi services. The company, known for operating self-driving taxi fleets in several U.S. cities, is reportedly exploring opportunities to enter the Canadian market as part of its broader expansion strategy. While details remain limited, the move signals growing interest in bringing autonomous transportati…

Waymo applies to bring autonomous taxis to B.C., Toronto

That’s one strike against it in Toronto, where Mayor Olivia Chow has said her priority is protecting jobs, including those of human drivers piloting taxicabs and ride-hailing vehicles. Waymo has said that its fleets create jobs for people who maintain the cars, which would be local in Canadian locations; and also for people who manufacture the vehicles, who likely wouldn’t be bolting them together in Toronto.