Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous driving unit, announces plans to launch a robotaxi ride-hailing service in Singapore in 2028, its first entry into Southeast Asia. Multiple outlets report the company will use all-electric vehicles and position the city-state as its next international robotaxi market.

Waymo says its first cars are expected to arrive in Singapore in the coming months. Outlets also describe a staged preparation period that includes mapping and autonomous testing, with human safety drivers initially on board. Several reports add that from 2027, trained autonomous specialists manually drive vehicles to adapt the system to Singapore’s road layouts and local conditions, including monsoon-related weather.

Coverage largely aligns on the launch timing and preparation steps, while differing mainly in emphasis. Some outlets frame the move as Waymo’s first Southeast Asia foothold, others highlight that Singapore is already a crowded automated vehicle environment, and a few focus on the service being paid rather than trial-only.