Waymo robotaxis are headed to Munich
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Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service to Germany, with operations scheduled to begin in Munich in 2027. The company plans to launch commercial service in the city by late 2027. The service will operate in selected districts and aim to provide on-demand rides.
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How it was reported
- The Next Web·Waymo is coming to Munich, with commercial service targeted for late 2027
Waymo will begin high-definition mapping and manual-driven testing in Munich within weeks, targeting a fully autonomous ride-hailing launch by late 2028. The company cites over 20 million trips completed, a sixth-generation fleet, and safety data showing 16-fold fewer serious injury crashes than human drivers. German officials highlight the country’s Level 4 framework and pledge regulatory support for rapid deployment.
- Engadget·Waymo is expanding to Germany, with service in Munich planned for 2027
Waymo will launch commercial robotaxi service in Munich by the end of 2027, deploying vehicles in the coming weeks to map streets and test with safety drivers while securing permits from local, state and federal authorities. The expansion follows subsidiaries established in France, Spain, the Netherlands and Switzerland, and precedes a planned public rollout in London next month.
- TechCrunch·Waymo robotaxis are headed to Munich
Waymo will launch a robotaxi service in Munich, beginning with manual street-mapping followed by testing with safety drivers and invited riders before removing drivers. The company is coordinating with the Federal Motor Transport Authority and expects public commercial rides by late 2027, after securing the required Level 4 permits.