Robotaxis: Alphabets Waymo-Taxis starten in München
Das Alphabet-Tochterunternehmen Waymo bringt autonome Taxis nach München. Schon bald fahren die ersten Testwagen. Eine Bedrohung für die deutsche Autoindustrie?
Alphabet's Waymo is planning to launch a driverless taxi service for the public in Munich at the end of 2027, the company announced on Tuesday. This comes after Waymo is set to begin operations in London later this year, making Munich the second European city and first in the European Union to host the company's robotaxis.
In the coming weeks, Waymo intends to deploy the first vehicles in Munich, initially driven manually by trained personnel who will map the city's road network. "Munich is one of the absolute top locations worldwide for mobility and technology," said Co-Ceo Tekedra Mawakana.
Waymo has reportedly engaged with German authorities at federal, state, and municipal levels for the necessary permits. An experimental permit is reportedly already granted. Germany created the regulatory framework for driverless driving in 2021. However, the Munchen Mobility Office reportedly still needs adjustments, as the Vehicle Carrying Services Act still considers passenger transport to require a human driver in certain areas.
Waymo cites extensive experience from the United States, where the service is currently operational in eleven metropolitan areas and cities, including Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio, and San Francisco Bay. Waymo is preparing to operate in winter conditions along the US East Coast.
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