US firm Waymo to launch robotaxi service in Singapore in 2028

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Waymo, a US autonomous vehicle company, plans to launch its robotaxi service in Singapore by 2028 using fully electric Jaguar I-Pace vehicles to adapt to local conditions. Trained specialists will manually drive vehicles starting in 2027 for technological adaptation.

Waymo plans to launch its robotaxi service in Singapore in 2028, giving the US company its first foothold in Southeast Asia. Fully electric Jaguar I-Pace vehicles were due to arrive in the city state in the coming months, ahead of preparations for a commercial launch, the company said on Friday. From 2027, trained autonomous specialists will manually drive the vehicles to help Waymo adapt its technology to Singapore’s road layouts, monsoon conditions and other local features. The service is...