The Bulletin Breakdown | Waymo in Toronto, Rising Road Deaths & the Light Truck Loophole
Good Roads PodcastShow Notes
Waymo is bringing its robotaxis to Toronto’s streets, with winter as the big test. Traffic deaths are climbing in Toronto and Ottawa. And a quiet change to “light truck” rules could reshape car manufacturing.
Welcome to the Good Roads Podcast, where we break down the biggest municipal infrastructure, transportation, and road safety stories shaping Ontario communities.
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