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Waymo to launch first phase of driverless taxi testing in Toronto with service expected in 2028

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16 October 2026

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Canada

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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Waymo plans to launch driverless taxi testing in Toronto starting immediately, with commercial service expected by 2028 under Ontario's automated vehicle pilot program that permits driverless operation under strict safety conditions.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Driverless taxi testing in Toronto creates an immediate opening to engage local partners on safety standards and urban deployment. You must adapt quickly as this signals broader market acceptance and regulatory progress in Canadian autonomy.

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