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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 11 sources have reported it between 25 Aug 2026 and 28 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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11 sources · first reported 25 Aug 2026 · latest 28 Aug 2026
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