Waymo in Toronto
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Waymo plans to launch autonomous ride-hailing in Toronto by 2028.
Waymo will begin manual driving and HD mapping in Toronto, aiming for rider service in 2028. Partnerships include Element Fleet Management, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, and Magna International. Waymo claims the Waymo Driver was involved in 95% fewer serious injury crashes across 400 million autonomous km. The company is collaborating with accessibility groups like BALANCE for Blind Adults. A French translation of the announcement is also provided.
What commenters are saying
Commenters are skeptical about winter conditions, noting falling snow disrupts lidar and unplowed roads obscure lane lines. Some cite Waymo's all-weather sensor cleaning and testing in Minneapolis. Others express concern about Toronto's bike lane removals and prefer bike infrastructure over autonomous taxis. A few discuss sensor modalities, praising multi-sensor fusion over camera-only approaches. Some speculate about EU expansion from Munich.