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Waymo is coming to Canada, with Toronto robotaxi service planned for 2028
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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Waymo plans to launch a fully autonomous robotaxi service in Toronto, Canada by 2028, marking its first expansion into the Canadian market. Initial operations will include manual mapping and autonomous testing with safety drivers, supported by a partnership with Element Fleet Management for fleet operations.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 3 sources have reported it between 16 Oct 2026 and 17 Oct 2026.
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Waymo's Canadian launch creates a new local scale testbed for autonomous vehicles and opens operational roles in fleet services. You can target early partnerships around robotaxi service support before competitors establish presence.
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3 sources · first reported 16 Oct 2026 · latest 17 Oct 2026
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