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Waymo to begin testing autonomous vehicles in Munich
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Fusion42 · 25 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Waymo will start testing autonomous vehicles in Munich soon, preparing for a commercial ride-hailing launch by late 2027, while engaging with German regulators and planning local investments.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 7 sources have reported it between 25 Aug 2026 and 26 Aug 2026.
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Waymo’s move opens the German autonomous vehicle market to early entrants. If your startup supports AV operations or local fleet services, Munich is becoming a key testbed and customer region.
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7 sources · first reported 25 Aug 2026 · latest 26 Aug 2026
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