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Waymo Plans Paid Robotaxi Service in Singapore for 2028 After Mapping and Safety Tests

September 17, 2026 at 22:12 EDT

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Waymo plans to launch paid robotaxi rides in Singapore in 2028, making the city-state its next announced international market as the Alphabet-owned autonomous-vehicle company pushes beyond the United States. Vehicles are expected to arrive in Singapore in the coming months for mapping, followed by autonomous testing with human safety drivers in 2027 before any public, fully autonomous ride-hailing service begins.

2028 · Waymo

Singapore Robotaxi Push

Waymo plans paid robotaxi rides in Singapore in 2028, after vehicles arrive for mapping and safety-driver testing begins in 2027.

2028

Paid launch target

2027

Autonomous testing with safety drivers

20M+

Waymo rides served

$16B

Recent expansion funding

Rider rating signal

93%4- and 5-star satisfaction

Waymo enters Singapore with a large ride history and high rider ratings, but public service depends on local approval and safety assessment.

Supportive case

Backers point to Waymo's ride volume, rider satisfaction and experience operating driverless services in U.S. cities.

Open questions

The fleet still must prove reliability under Singapore road rules, dense traffic, weather and emergency conditions.

Route to launch

Vehicles arrive→Mapping→2027 testing→2028 paid rides

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