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Europe's First Robotaxi Launches on Uber as NYC Stalls Waymo

Podcast: Autonomy Markets · Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk

Opublikowano: 2026-04-11

This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss Uber and VW validating the ID. Buzz in Los Angeles as they prepare for commercial service, Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service, and Waymo’s New York City dilemma. With Uber and VW’s MOIA conducting on-road validation testing for the ID. Buzz in Los Angeles, the conversation evolves into a deeper discussion around what a launch means. Is it considered a launch if there are safety drivers? As Uber launches new robotaxi markets with safety drivers, Waymo continues to open new markets without them. This we...