Waymo Targets 2027 Germany Robotaxi Launch as Munich Testing Starts Within Weeks
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Updated · CNBC · Aug 25
Waymo Targets 2027 Germany Robotaxi Launch as Munich Testing Starts Within Weeks
3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Aug 25
Summary
Germany will become Waymo’s first EU market in 2027, with phased driverless testing in Munich set to begin in the next few weeks and public rides planned by the end of next year.
Munich testing will build high-definition street maps, train autonomous specialists and adapt Waymo’s software to the city’s distinct driving conditions.
Waymo said the move marks its third international market after London and Tokyo, extending a global push beyond its current footprint in 11 U.S. cities.
221 million fully autonomous miles logged as of March underscore Waymo’s lead in a still-early robotaxi industry, where it is also expanding to 19 more U.S. cities.