Waymo Eyes Singapore Expansion With 2028 Ride-Hailing Launch

Waymo has set its sights on Southeast Asia, planning to bring its driverless ride-hailing service to Singapore in 2028. The move marks a significant step beyond the US cities where the company has so far built its operational track record.

The central question is whether Waymo’s safety performance in American cities can hold up under Southeast Asia’s notoriously complex traffic conditions, which include dense mixed-use roads, heavy motorcycle traffic, and different driving norms. Success in Singapore would signal that the company’s autonomous stack is robust enough to handle environments far removed from its home market.

Singapore has actively positioned itself as a testing ground for autonomous mobility, making it a logical first stop for Waymo’s regional ambitions. Still, the timeline leaves room for regulatory, technical, and operational hurdles to shape how the rollout actually unfolds.