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Waymo to begin testing autonomous vehicles in Munich
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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Waymo will begin testing autonomous vehicles in Munich soon as it prepares for a commercial ride-hailing launch expected by the end of 2027. The company is conducting local mapping and engaging with German authorities on regulatory approvals while planning local investments and job creation.
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 Munich testing opens a clear path for autonomous rides in Germany, forcing local and regional mobility founders to update roadmaps for competition and collaboration now. You need to establish local partnerships or risk losing early market access in Europe’s largest auto market.
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11 sources · first reported 25 Aug 2026 · latest 28 Aug 2026
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