{
  "id": 8205632,
  "title": "Waymo, the US’s first self-driving robotaxi service, will be coming to S’pore in 2028",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/waymo-the-uss-first-self-driving-robotaxi-service-will-be-coming-to",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-18T03:09:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vulcan Post",
    "slug": "vulcan-post",
    "url": "https://vulcanpost.com/913301/waymo-self-driving-robotaxi-singapore-launch/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore is set to welcome Waymo's self-driving ride-hailing service by 2028, marking the first expansion of the autonomous vehicle operator outside of the United States. Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has partnered with Singapore's Ministry of Transport and Land Transport Authority to establish an all-electric commercial ride-hailing service. The initial fleet of Jaguar I-PACE SUVs will be driven by trained AV specialists, who will familiarize themselves with Singapore's roads and weather conditions. These specialists, along with staff for operational roles, will be hired locally. Waymo's service aims to bridge the first-and-last-mile transit gaps in residential and commercial hubs. It remains unclear whether the service will be available across the entire island or limited to specific areas. The company's Singapore subsidiary was registered in May, and Waymo already operates in 15 US cities. This marks Waymo's second confirmed market in Asia, following Tokyo, with plans for commercial services to begin in 2027. Furthermore, Waymo is expanding its operations in South Korea, although a timeline for commercial operations has not been disclosed.",
  "summary": "Singapore marks Waymo’s first expansion into Southeast Asia & outside of the US Autonomous ride-hailing operator Waymo will roll out its fully self-driving ride-hailing service in Singapore by 2028, marking its first foray into Southeast Asia. The Alphabet-owned company announced on Friday (Sep 18) that it is partnering with the Ministry of Transport and Land […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}