Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMunich has emerged as a testing ground for autonomous mobility (AFP via Getty Images)Uber has announced plans to launch a robotaxi programme in Munich in collaboration with Israel-based Autobrains and US chipmaker Nvidia, aiming to scale autonomous ride-hailing across Europe.The programme will combine Uber's mobility network with Autobrains' “agentic AI” driving system, which is designed to run on Nvidia's Drive Hyperion platform.Munich has been selected as the initial deployment city for this robotaxi service, pending the necessary regulatory approvals.The companies intend for this initiative to move beyond isolated pilot projects by creating an “OEM-agnostic” model that can operate across multiple vehicle platforms and urban markets.Autobrains' system facilitates real-time driving responses using standard automotive sensors through specialised decision-making agents, building on Uber's previous plans for self-driving trials in Munich from 2026.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Uber targets another European city for robotaxi rollout
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMunich has emerged as a testing ground for autonomous mobility (AFP via Getty Images)Uber has announced plans to launch a robotaxi programme in Munich in collaboration with Israel-based Autobrains and US chipmaker Nvidia, aiming to scale autonomous ride-hailing across Europe.The programme will combine Uber's mobility network with Autobrains' “agentic AI” driving system, which is designed to run on Nvidia's Drive Hyperion platform.Munich has been selected as the initial deployment city for this robotaxi service, pending the necessary regulatory approvals.The companies intend for this initiative to move beyond isolated pilot projects by creating an “OEM-agnostic” model that can operate across multiple vehicle platforms and urban markets.Autobrains' system facilitates real-time driving responses using standard automotive sensors through specialised decision-making agents, building on Uber's previous plans for self-driving trials in Munich from 2026.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Uber launches Munich robotaxi program with Israeli startup Autobrains and Nvidia, deploying agentic AI on Hyperion. OEM-agnostic design enables scaled autonomous ride-hailing across European markets, marking Uber's commercial shift from pilots.
