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Waymo plans to launch its robotaxi service in Germany in 2027
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Fusion42 · 29 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Waymo plans to begin testing up to 50 robotaxis in Berlin by the end of 2026, aiming for a commercial launch in 2027. While the Munich launch is confirmed, Berlin's launch is pending regulatory approvals including Level 4 testing and commercial licences.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 2 sources have reported it between 17 Sep 2026 and 29 Sep 2026.
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Waymo's move into German cities signals an opening for robotaxi infrastructure and regulatory paths in mobility tech. You now face a race to comply with new local rules and position your service ahead of autonomous vehicle operators scaling in Europe.
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2 sources · first reported 17 Sep 2026 · latest 29 Sep 2026
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