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Waymo is taking steps to get its robotaxis on Toronto streets. But roadblocks await

April 15, 2026

The autonomous taxi operator Waymo appears to be taking steps to break into the Canadian market, eyeing Toronto as a new testing ground for its self-driving fleet. But it may face technological, political and environmental roadblocks — including the harsh reality of Canadian winters — as it seeks to expand north.



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