Waymo is set to expand its autonomous ride-hailing service to Singapore, marking its first Asian market. The company announced on September 17, 2026 that it plans to launch a fully autonomous, all-electric commercial service through the Waymo app in 2028, working with Singapore's Ministry of Transport and the Land Transport Authority. This aligns with Waymo's existing US footprint, where it now operates in more than a dozen major cities.
All sources agree on the Singapore expansion, though they differ slightly in framing: CleanTechnica highlights the scale of Waymo's US growth, while Unite.AI provides the specific 2028 timeline and government partnerships. A separate CleanTechnica report on building an insurance foundation in Europe with Allianz Partners underscores Waymo's broader strategy of forming local partnerships as it enters new regions—a pattern that likely applies to Singapore as well.
The move fits the climate and energy angle by emphasizing an all-electric fleet, which could help reduce transport emissions in Singapore. Waymo's experience with over 500,000 paid trips weekly in the US suggests it is bringing tested technology, but the regulatory and operational challenges in a dense city-state remain to be seen.