Waymo Announces Singapore as Next International Robotaxi Market
Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet (GOOGL), announced plans to launch its commercial robotaxi service in Singapore by 2028. The company will begin sending vehicles to the city-state in the coming months for mapping and autonomous testing with human safety drivers expected to start in 2027. Singapore requires all autonomous vehicles to pass a rigorous safety assessment conducted at CETRAN before deployment on public roads, which Waymo must complete prior to launching passenger services. The company has already established a corporate presence there earlier this year and participates in the local Steering Committee on Autonomous Vehicles. Waymo is expanding its global footprint with planned robotaxi launches also scheduled for London by late 2026, Tokyo in 2027, and Munich in late 2027. The company has faced regulatory challenges in major U.S. cities like New York City and Washington D.C., prompting a strategic shift toward international expansion.
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