Waymo in Toronto

	Waymo in Toronto(waymo.com)
	326 points by ChrisArchitect 9 days ago \| 440 comments
	tl;dr: Waymo is expanding to Toronto, its first international market, with plans to launch autonomous ride-hailing in 2028. The company will begin manual driving and HD mapping in the coming days, partnering with Toronto-based Element Fleet Management for fleet operations. This marks Waymo's first all-weather deployment challenge, building on existing Canadian ties with CPP Investment Board and manufacturing partner Magna International.
	HN Discussion: ↑Excitement and wonder at seeing Waymo expand globally, eager to try the service ↑Positive personal experiences as a Waymo passenger reinforce confidence in the expansion ↓Negative experiences with Waymo (getting lost, blocking intersections) raise doubts about readiness ~Skepticism about Waymo handling Toronto-specific challenges like harsh winters and streetcars ~Concerns about Waymo's pricing and political/job-related opposition in other cities