Overview

• The program targets Level 4 autonomy, with fully driverless operation confined to approved geo-fenced areas.
• Testing is slated for the first half of 2026 in Munich, and Momenta brings Shanghai robotaxi experience plus ADAS deployed on about 400,000 vehicles.
• German regulators must certify vehicle safety and authorize designated operating zones before any broader service can proceed.
• Uber frames Munich as a launchpad for additional European cities if trials succeed, entering competition with efforts such as Lyft’s planned Baidu-powered service in Germany and the UK.
• The initiative aligns with Uber’s multi-partner AV strategy, which already offers Waymo robotaxis in several U.S. cities through the Uber app.