
""I think there are several challenges, if you want to do this in Canada. I can see this being tested, and I think it's a good thing, it's good to get this experience. But it's not something that, next year, in two years, you're going to have robotaxis everywhere.""
""Waymo has been engaging with officials across Canada to advocate for legal frameworks that would allow it to bring their fully autonomous ride-hailing service to Canada.""
Waymo is exploring the Canadian market for its autonomous taxi service, with Toronto as a potential testing location. The company faces challenges such as harsh winters and regulatory issues. Experts suggest that while testing is feasible, widespread deployment of robotaxis is unlikely in the near future. Waymo has engaged with Canadian officials to advocate for legal frameworks to support its service. The company has also registered as a lobbyist in Toronto and is seeking to change regulations in British Columbia to allow for fully automated vehicles.
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