Element Fleet Management Corp. announced on October 16, 2026, the expansion of its strategic partnership with Waymo to support the autonomous driving company's planned launch in Toronto in 2028.
Toronto Fleet Operations
Element Fleet Management Corp. will manage onsite operations for Waymo's Toronto fleet through Element Mobility, its intelligent mobility division. According to the company, this includes coordinating the people, facilities, infrastructure, and vehicle operations required to keep the fleet running efficiently.
Element's responsibilities will span fleet lifecycle management, vehicle readiness and maintenance, charging infrastructure, energy management, and connected intelligence. Nicole Gavel, Senior Director of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at Waymo, stated that the companies are preparing for autonomous ride-hailing in Toronto and investing in hundreds of roles over time.
Growing Partnership Timeline
The Toronto expansion, expected in 2028, builds upon a multi-year partnership announced in June when Element began supporting Waymo's autonomous mobility operations in San Diego. Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana stated that expanding into Canada marks an important milestone in the company's global journey.
Element Chief Executive Officer Laura Dottori-Attanasio stated that the partnership combines fleet leadership and operational capabilities to help partners scale efficiently. Element manages over 1.5 million vehicles globally.
Key facts and where they come from
- Element Fleet Management is expanding its partnership with Waymo to support its Toronto launch.
today announced the next phase of its strategic partnership with Waymo, supporting the company's planned launch in Toronto
- The Toronto expansion is expected to take place in 2028.
The expansion to Toronto, expected in 2028, represents the next phase of the partnership
- Element Mobility will manage onsite operations for Waymo's Toronto fleet.
Enabled through Element Mobility, Element's intelligent mobility division, the Company will manage onsite operations for Waymo's Toronto fleet
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