Waymo to Launch Canada's First Robotaxi Service in Toronto in 2028 with Element Fleet as Operating Partner

Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous driving unit, has announced it will launch its first Canadian robotaxi service in Toronto in 2028, marking the company's debut in the country. The service will operate under a government pilot program for self-driving vehicles in Ontario, with rides available through the Waymo app.

Element Fleet Management Corp., the Toronto-based and TSX-listed company that is the largest publicly traded pure-play automotive fleet manager in the world, will manage Waymo's autonomous vehicle fleet for the Toronto launch. The arrangement is part of a broader multi-year strategic partnership between the two companies, which Element describes as combining its operational scale, digital orchestration, and infrastructure expertise with Waymo's autonomous technology.

The Toronto announcement adds Canada to a rapidly expanding list of international markets Waymo is entering. The company has separately announced plans to launch in Tokyo by 2027 and Singapore by 2028, positioning it for rollout across four countries in the coming years.