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Uber and Momenta to Launch Level 4 Robotaxi Tests in Munich in 2026

Regulatory clearance in Germany will determine when the pilot can shift from safety‑monitored tests to fully driverless service.

Overview

  • Testing is slated to begin in early 2026 in Munich, the first publicly named continental European site for the UberMomenta program.
  • Initial rides will include onboard safety operators, with a stated plan to transition to Level 4 driverless operations over time.
  • German authorities must certify safety compliance and approve geo‑fenced operating zones before broader deployment proceeds.
  • Fleet size for the Munich rollout has not been disclosed, and the companies say the city could be a springboard to additional European markets.
  • Momenta cites an ADAS footprint on about 400,000 vehicles and Shanghai robotaxi trials targeting commercial service by year‑end, as rivals including Baidu/Lyft and Volkswagen outline their own 2026 European efforts.