Are Waymo's Autonomous Vehicles coming to Australia in 2026?
If you live in Australia, and are excited by the future possibilities of autonomous vehicles, you've probably watched international rollouts and wondered, when is it our turn?
In a new article from The Sizzle, a leaked confidential email to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King MP, suggests Waymo have big plans down under in 2026.
The heading is 'Confidential Briefing on Waymo's 2026 Plans in Australia' and goes on to request a confidential meeting with the minister, on behalf of Waymo. The author describes Waymo as the 'World's Most Experience Driver'.
A leaked confidential email suggests Waymo, the world's most experienced autonomous vehicle developer, plans to expand to Australia by 2026. However, Waymo has confirmed there are no official timelines for a local launch, likely due to ongoing regulatory processes. Australia is in the process of implementing a national Automated Vehicle Safety Law to govern autonomous vehicles, a process that began in 2022 and is expected to be completed by 2026.
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