Uber and Momenta to Begin Robotaxi Trials in Munich Next Year
Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle start-up Momenta are gearing up to test robotaxis in Munich, Germany, starting next year. This is their first public move into Europe.
The cars are designed to operate at Level 4 autonomy. That means they can drive themselves in certain areas and conditions, without human intervention.
At the outset, however, a human safety operator will be in the vehicle, ready to take control if needed.
“This marks an important step in bringing autonomous technology to European streets,” said an Uber spokesperson.
The European market is heating up. Lyft, for example, has partnered with China’s Baidu to launch robotaxis across Germany and the United Kingdom next year.
Uber and Chinese self-driving tech startup Momenta announced today that Munich, Germany, will be the city where they will launch their joint robotaxi project next year. The pair teamed up in May to bring autonomous vehicles in markets other than the US and China. @Uber pic.twitter.com/pEGAs16Wmk
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Uber itself has teamed up with companies like Waymo in the US and WeRide in the Middle East, using these collaborations to carry out over 1.5 million trips in mobility and delivery so far.
But there are hurdles. Uber and Momenta still need the green light from German controllers, who’ll check that the vehicles meet safety norms and authorize the areas where they can operate.
Experts say the trials in Munich could signal a major shift in civic transport. However, driverless buses may soon become a more common sight on European roads, offering a glimpse of the future of sustainable and effective mobility, if successful.
Euronews Next reached out to Uber for comment, but didn’t receive a response at the time of publication.
