City Delivery by Magna

This pilot is a real-world test of small, autonomous delivery vehicles operating at low speeds on public roads in a designated area of Toronto. The goal is to evaluate how these vehicles can safely support last-mile deliveries while coexisting with urban infrastructure and pedestrians. A successful pilot was previously completed during 2022-2023 without a safety incident near Detroit, Michigan.

The pilot begins in late May 2025 in a specific, geofenced area of west-central Toronto (see map above). The selected zone was chosen based on safety, accessibility and to align to the key directions and goals of City of Toronto’s Vision Zero Plan, Automated Vehicles Tactical Plan, and Freight Goods Movement Strategy.

Yes. The delivery vehicles are designed with a multi-layered safety system, including:

• Operation at low speeds (32 kph max) on low speed roads only
• Lightweight design (~225 kg curb weight)
• Multiple sensors, including radar and lidar, and multiple advanced algorithms for detecting road users, with an emphasis on vulnerable road user safety
• Real-time monitoring by trained human supervisors both remotely and on the ground in a chase vehicle, aided by automated monitoring tools
• Avoidance of operation on high-speed roads, bicycle lanes and sidewalks

The vehicles are equipped with a Level 4 Automated Driving System (ADS) and will operate without a driver or occupant. However, every vehicle is supervised by:

• A remote operator in Toronto with visibility and intervention capability
• A safety chase supervisor in a nearby support vehicle
• This ensures layered human oversight at all times

The pilot supports small-package deliveries such as food, groceries, and retail items, as well as general operation of the vehicles for advertising purposes. Delivery partners are coordinating directly with customers, and the vehicles are not available for public use or personal orders at this time. The vehicles will not move dangerous goods, controlled goods, substances or valuables.

The vehicle uses a comprehensive sensor suite including cameras, radars, and lidar, together with multiple advanced algorithms to detect and respond to pedestrians, cyclists, pets, varied other vulnerable road users, cars, trucks and other road users. It is programmed to slow down or stop as needed and has built-in redundancies for added safety.

If the vehicle encounters an unexpected situation or loses connectivity, it is designed to safely stop and wait for instructions. The nearby safety chase supervisor or remote operator will intervene at any time to guide the vehicle out of traffic or bring it to a safe location. There are several layers of intervention to minimize the likelihood of an incident, and, if an incident does occur, to minimize the likelihood of traffic congestion or other issues. Magna is in consistent contact with, and will work closely with, regulators and first responders.

Each delivery vehicle has multiple sensors, which currently include cameras, radars and a lidar. While functioning to safely operate and navigate the delivery vehicles, certain sensors will collect data from the vehicle’s nearby surroundings, and this will incidentally include personal information such as images of people and vehicle license plates. Magna does not share this personal information with third parties and does not sell this information.

Data is stored securely by Magna in Toronto and managed in compliance with Canadian privacy laws under Magna’s privacy framework. For more information, see the Privacy Statement or Privacy Notice below.

Each delivery vehicle is clearly marked and includes signage and a QR code linking to this page. For additional questions or feedback, please contact the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation or City of Toronto at the contact information below, or email us at citydeliverybymagna@magna.com