Link: Uber and Momenta will test fully driverless cars in Germany

Uber, in collaboration with Momenta, plans to initiate fully driverless car tests in Munich, Germany, by 2026. This move comes as Europe looks to catch up with the US and China in deploying robotaxi services.

The partnership aims to deploy Level 4 autonomous vehicles, which operate independently without a safety driver within a specific area.

If the Munich trials are successful, Uber intends to expand Momenta's robotaxi services across more European cities.

Momenta, already operating its robotaxis in Shanghai, is supported by major investors including SAIC Motor, GM, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, and Bosch.

The company also provides driver assist software to several automakers, highlighting its technical prowess in the autonomous vehicle arena.

Other firms like Baidu and Lyft are also planning to launch robotaxi services in the UK and Germany by 2026, signaling a growing competitive market in Europe for autonomous transport solutions. #

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