Uber & Momenta to test Level-4 robotaxis in Munich (2026)

Uber and autonomous-driving software company Momenta have announced plans to test Level‑4 robotaxis in Munich, Germany, with testing and commercial operations targeted to begin in 2026. Rides will be summoned through the Uber app; the fleet will start with safety drivers on board and aim to transition to fully driverless service.

Key facts

• Location: Munich, Germany
• Start of testing/commercial launch: 2026
• Vehicle automation level: Level 4 (high automation; vehicle can handle driving without a human in defined conditions)
• Initial operations: safety drivers on board, then move to fully driverless
• How to ride: via the Uber app once available in the area

About Momenta

Momenta is a Shanghai-based autonomous driving software company that partners with automakers and has been developing scalable software and sensor solutions to enable robotaxi services and advanced driver assistance systems.

Why it matters

Munich is a strategic launch city given Germany’s automotive ecosystem. This partnership marks a major step for bringing high‑automation robotaxis to Europe and could influence other manufacturers and mobility services planning similar deployments.

For more detailed coverage, see: Engadget article on the announcement.

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