Waymo to launch first phase of driverless taxi testing in Toronto with service expected in 2028 - CBC
TorontoAutonomous vehicle operator Waymo is officially coming to Canada with the driverless ride-hailing service expected to launch in Toronto in 2028, the company says. Mayor Olivia Chow says she's concerned about safety, whether cars will be held to highest standardsArrthy Thayaparan · CBC News · Posted: Oct 16, 2026 11:34 AM EDT | Last Updated: 7 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Waymo launching self-driving taxi testing in Toronto7 hours ago|Duration 4:38Waymo is bringing its self-driving vehicles to Toronto for testing in the coming days with trained safety drivers behind the wheel. The company aims to launch a fully autonomous ride-hailing service in the city by 2028. CBC’s Meagan Fitzpatrick breaks down what you need to know. Autonomous vehicle operator Waymo is officially coming to Canada with the driverless ride-hailing service expected to launch in Toronto in 2028, the company says.
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