Waymo announced plans to bring its driverless ride-hailing service to Munich, months after establishing a German entity. The company will first manually map the city's streets, then test vehicles with safety drivers before removing them, following the same rollout process used in its 11 other operating cities. Waymo is coordinating with Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority and local officials, targeting public commercial service by the end of 2027.
Waymo announced plans to begin phased testing of its robotaxis in Munich in the coming weeks, aiming for a public launch by the end of 2027. The Google-owned company will use the testing period to map the city's streets, train safety specialists and adjust its software for local driving conditions. This marks Waymo's third international city after London and Tokyo, both still in testing phases.
Waymo announced plans to bring its autonomous vehicles to Munich, aiming to launch commercial robotaxi service there by the end of 2027, marking its first deployment in the European Union. The company will begin mapping streets and testing with safety drivers in the coming weeks while seeking permits from local, state and federal authorities. Munich follows London, where Waymo hopes to start public rides as soon as next month, as part of a broader European push that includes new subsidiaries in France, Spain, the Netherlands and Switzerland.
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