Waymo to launch driverless rides in Germany in 2027, entering third market outside U.S.
Waymo has been the biggest robotaxi player in the U.S., and has announced plans to enter the U.K., Japan and now Germany.
TL;DR
- Waymo plans to launch robotaxi rides in Munich, Germany, by the end of 2027.
- This marks Waymo's third international market and first in the EU.
- Phased testing will start in Munich over the next few weeks.
- The company aims to build high-definition maps, train autonomous specialists, and adapt software.
- Waymo is a dominant robotaxi player in the U.S., operating in 11 cities.
- Munich follows London and Tokyo as international testing markets for Waymo.