# Waymo targets 2028 Toronto robotaxi service launch

> Waymo begins Toronto robotaxi service with 2028 riders target.
- Title: Waymo targets 2028 Toronto robotaxi service launch · EVwire
- Summary: Waymo begins Toronto robotaxi service with 2028 riders target. Waymo will launch autonomous ride-hailing in Toronto by 2028 after partnering with Element…
- Keywords: waymo, toronto, element fleet management, autonomous ride-hailing, 2028, canada, robotaxis, cars, technology, climate, targets, robotaxi
- Source: EVwire — https://evwire.com/p/waymo-toronto-robotaxi-2028
- Author: Simon Alvarez
- Published: 2026-10-16T12:33:34.711+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: waymo, toronto, element fleet management, autonomous ride-hailing, 2028, canada, robotaxis, cars, technology, climate
## Waymo targets Toronto robotaxi service
Waymo begins laying groundwork for Toronto robotaxi service targeting 2028 riders.
## First riders target 2028
Waymo vehicles will start showing up on Toronto streets in coming days with humans driving initially.
## Co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana
Tekedra Mawakana co-CEO says expanding into Canada marks important milestone in Waymo's global journey.
## Element Fleet Management partnership
Waymo teams with Toronto-based Element Fleet Management for end-to-end fleet management.
## Accessibility partnerships
Waymo works with BALANCE for Blind Adults, CNIB, Community Living Toronto, and Epilepsy Ontario.
## Safety data
Waymo Driver data shows 95% fewer serious crashes than human drivers after 400 million kilometers.
## 2028 target confirmed
Waymo targets 2028 for Toronto robotaxi service after Singapore and London launches.
## Key takeaway

Waymo will launch autonomous ride-hailing in Toronto by 2028 after partnering with Element Fleet Management and accessibility groups.