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Waymo picks Singapore for Southeast Asia robotaxi debut
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Fusion42 · 19 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Waymo will launch its autonomous all-electric ride-hailing service in Singapore by 2028, marking its first Southeast Asian market entry, with a Jaguar I-PACE fleet arriving soon and local manual driving training planned for 2027 to adapt to roads and weather.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 3 sources have reported it between 18 Sep 2026 and 19 Sep 2026.
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Waymo’s entry makes Singapore the first real-world testing ground for autonomous taxis in Southeast Asia. If you work in urban mobility or vehicle software, this opens a path for partnerships or competition next year.
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3 sources · first reported 18 Sep 2026 · latest 19 Sep 2026
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