Waymo plans robotaxi service in Toronto by 2028, its first in Canada
THE SO WHAT
Waymo targeting first Toronto riders in 2028 shows urban robotaxis are on a multi-year regulatory and integration timeline, not a flip-the-switch rollout. City planners and mobility operators in major metros should start mapping curb space, data-sharing, and transit integration now if they want leverage when AV fleets arrive.
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