Waymo to offer robotaxis in Munich from late 2027

Waymo unveiled its plans to deploy a robotaxi fleet in Munich. Commercial operations will begin by the end of 2027, following the usual process. The news was published on August 25, 2026.

1Launch Phases

Waymo follows its usual approach: manual mapping of streets, followed by autonomous testing with a safety driver, a small deployment for internal staff and media, and finally, full commercialization once it receives clearance from the German KBA (Federal Motor Transport Authority) and local governments. They didn’t specify which areas or how many cars.

2Germany and the European Context

Germany was the first country in the EU to introduce legislation for Level 4 self-driving cars, but that was five years ago. Waymo isn’t even the first European city where they operate — they are already present in 11 cities and will begin serving London in 2026.

3Competitors in the German Market

In Germany, Waymo has strong competition from Wayve, Baidu, Mobileye, and Volkswagen, who are also testing their autonomous vehicles. The battle for the European robotaxi market has only begun, and Germany is quickly turning into a major battleground thanks to its existing regulations.