Waabi

Toronto, Ontario, Canadawaabi.ai1expert edge

A Toronto-based autonomous vehicle company using generative AI and physics-based simulation (Waabi World) to develop Level 4 fully driverless trucks and robotaxis, with trucks operating commercially on Dallas-Houston corridor since 2023.

Why interesting to a deal team

Lior Ron joined as Chief Operating Officer in August 2025. Represents autonomous trucking transformation; Uber committed $250M for exclusive robotaxi integration. Critical to understanding AI/autonomous disruption of freight sector.

Experts connected to this company

Lior RonChief Operating Officer, hired August 2025

Lior Ron

Founder and Chairman

Uber Freight

FounderSan Francisco Bay Area

Founded and scaled Uber Freight to $20B+ in managed freight, then jumped to lead go-to-market at Waabi — a rare operator bridging digital freight brokerage and autonomous trucking.

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