Uber and Autobrains target Munich for robotaxi rollout

June 1, 2026 3:39 AM EDT

Uber logo is seen in this illustration taken August 5, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

BERLIN, June ‌1 (Reuters) - Uber ​and ​Israel-based Autobrains said on Monday they plan to ‌launch a robotaxi programme in ⁠Munich in collaboration with U.S. chipmaker ‌Nvidia, marking a push ‌to scale autonomous ride-hailing in Europe.

The companies said they aim ​to combine Uber's mobility network with Autobrains' "agentic AI" driving ⁠system, running on Nvidia's Drive Hyperion platform, with ​Munich set to serve as the first deployment city, pending ​regulatory approval.

They said ‌the programme is designed to move robotaxi services beyond ⁠isolated pilots by creating an "OEM-agnostic" model that can operate across ⁠multiple vehicle platforms and urban markets.

Autobrains' system ​breaks driving into specialised decision-making agents, enabling real-time responses using standard automotive sensors.

Munich ‌has emerged as a testing ground for autonomous mobility, ‌with Uber last year ⁠flagging plans to ‌begin self-driving ​trials there from 2026.

(Writing by Friederike HeineEditing by Ludwig ‌Burger)



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