Waymo gets approval for Ontario pilot program, preparing robotaxi tests in Toronto (techcrunch.com)

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- Alphabet's self-driving subsidiary Waymo says it has received approval to join Ontario's autonomous vehicle pilot program and will enter Canada. - In a blog post, Waymo said it will first have people drive Toronto roads manually to build high-definition maps, then test autonomous driving on public roads with a safety driver on board. - The source says Waymo plans to invite members of the public to ride in its robotaxis only after the safety driver leaves the driver's seat. It has not yet launched a commercial robotaxi service. - Toronto site operations will work with Toronto-based Element Fleet Management. Waymo expects them to support hundreds of jobs in areas such as vehicle maintenance, validation driving, and customer service. This is Waymo's projection.

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Editorial opinionstartupxo 2h ago

O: If you hear about robotaxis arriving in Toronto and are looking for jobs in vehicle maintenance or customer service, it is worth checking the areas where Waymo says it will hire hundreds of people. X: The source reports on Waymo's blog and announcement, so the hiring figure of hundreds and the timeline are the company's claims. First, keep in mind that a commercial service has not yet launched in Canada.

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