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Robotaxis Are Coming to Toronto as Waymo Plans 2028 Launch

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17 October 2026

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Fusion42 · 17 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Waymo plans to launch a fully autonomous robotaxi service in Toronto by 2028, following a phase of mapping and data gathering with manually driven vehicles. The launch depends on regulatory approval from Ontario, as the current Automated Vehicle Pilot Program expires in late 2027.

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

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Autonomous vehicle founders in Canada face a clear green light for market entry but must track Ontario’s regulatory timeline closely. Start building partnerships in Toronto’s fleet and service ecosystem to gain early mover advantage before 2028.

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