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WeRide, Uber, and AVOMO receive Spain's First National Operating Permit for Level 4 ...
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Fusion42 · 12 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
WeRide, Uber, and AVOMO received Spain's first national permit to operate Level 4 autonomous passenger vehicles on public roads, marking a major regulatory milestone. This approval initiates deployment preparations in Madrid with commercial operations expected by the end of 2026 as part of a broader European expansion.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 2 sources have reported it between 11 Sep 2026 and 12 Sep 2026.
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Spain just opened public roads to Level 4 autonomous vehicles, creating a clear runway for mobility startups to secure first-mover advantage before bigger players saturate the market. You can now focus on Spain and Madrid for pilots as regulatory clearance lowers market entry barriers.
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2 sources · first reported 11 Sep 2026 · latest 12 Sep 2026
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