Waymo to test robotaxis in Munich ahead of 2027 launch

Waymo, the autonomous vehicle unit of Alphabet, announced on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, that it will begin testing its robotaxis in Munich, Germany, within weeks, with plans to launch a public ride-hailing service in the city by the end of 2027. The move marks the company's first announced market in the European Union and is part of a broader, previously unannounced expansion across the continent. The initial phase will involve a small fleet of all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles driving through Munich's districts, including Maxvorstadt, Au-Haidhausen, and Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt.