Waymo plans a Singapore robotaxi service launch in 2028, with mapping and autonomous testing using safety drivers starting in 2027 and an initial all-electric Jaguar I-PACE fleet arriving in the coming months.

The rollout is a collaboration with Singapore’s Ministry of Transport and Land Transport Authority to offer an app-booked autonomous ride-hailing service using Jaguar I-PACE vehicles.

Waymo’s three-phase roadmap envisions: first, a pilot with an all-electric Jaguar I-PACE fleet; second, a 2027 readiness phase with trained autonomous specialists for manual driving to tune Waymo Driver to local conditions; third, a full autonomous launch in 2028.

The broader strategy emphasizes adapting autonomous tech to different road systems and traffic conditions in international markets, rather than simply duplicating the U.S. model.

Regulatory and political hurdles in some large U.S. cities have spurred ongoing overseas expansion.

Waymo leadership stresses listening to local communities, creating high-skilled jobs, and working with national leaders to integrate with public transit.

Singapore’s dense urban network and established public transport provide a test environment for integrating autonomous rides with buses and trains, not outright replacement.

Waymo highlights its safety-first approach with extensive driving experience, millions of autonomous miles and hundreds of millions in simulation, noting a 94% reduction in injury-causing crashes in U.S. operations.

A 360-degree perception system using lidar, radar, and cameras underpins Waymo’s operation, with tens of millions of autonomous rides and hundreds of millions of kilometers logged.

Waymo frames expansion as a complement to public transport, aiming for first- and last-mile connections to transit hubs in Tokyo and Singapore.

Singapore’s regulator will ensure safety and regulatory compliance and work to build public trust in autonomous vehicles.

If Singapore succeeds, it could become a reference point for Southeast Asia, testing U.S.-developed autonomous systems in diverse regional conditions.