Driverless rides in Munich, Germany
As of November 11, 2026, no driverless service is open to the public in Munich yet. Waymo, Nuro, ADASTEC, Momenta and MOIA are testing there.
Data updated · Last verified
Services in Munich
| Operator | Service | Status | Who can ride | How to book | Hours | Fares | Driver | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waymo | Robotaxi | Testing | No public rides | — | — | No public service | — | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Nuro | — | Testing | No public rides | — | — | No public service | — | Oct 12, 2026 |
| ADASTEC | BusMunich (MINGA, bus 178) | Testing | No public rides | — | — | No public service | — | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Momenta | Robotaxi | Testing | No public rides | — | — | No public service | — | Oct 13, 2026 |
| MOIA | — | Testing | No public rides | — | — | No public service | — | Oct 13, 2026 |
Map and area
Waymo: Manual driving with trained drivers on Munich streets since late September 2026, ahead of a fully autonomous ride-hailing launch targeted for late 2027. No rider service and no service area published.
Nuro: European hub in the Munich area announced May 2026 for engineering, operations and partner engagement. Vehicles with safety drivers are collecting data on European roads; autonomous testing with safety drivers starts once approval is granted. No passengers.
ADASTEC: In the city's MINGA project, a 12 m MAN Lion's City 12 E automated by ADASTEC has run in mixed traffic on MVG bus line 178 between Petuelring and Freimanner Hölzl since early September 2026, as an extra vehicle with safety drivers always on board. No passengers ride yet; MVG plans a closed group of test users from November 2026 and takes registrations of interest. Separately, IAV-automated VW ID. Buzz shuttles began passenger-free tests in Gern in September 2026. The project is federally funded until mid-2027.
Momenta: Robotaxi testing in Munich, one of the test deployments Momenta listed in July 2026. On July 29, 2026 Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) gave Momenta Germany-wide approval to test Level 4 driving in urban areas, which Momenta says supports a planned Munich robotaxi deployment with platform partners including Uber. No passenger service or test area has been published.
MOIA: Volkswagen's MOIA names Munich among the cities where it is testing its autonomous ID. Buzz AD. No test area, partner or passenger plan has been published.
Latest updates
- Momenta plans Dubai next year and more European cities, aiming for thousands of robotaxis by the end of 2027 Momenta interim report (HKEX) Officially verified
- Allianz Partners to build Waymo's insurance, claims and safety foundation in Europe Waymo blog Officially verified
- Servus München: Waymo is coming to Germany, with a late-2027 launch target Waymo blog Officially verified
- Germany approves Momenta for Level 4 urban testing nationwide Momenta Officially verified
- Momenta gets a Shenzhen robotaxi road-testing permit Momenta Officially verified
Questions
Can I ride today?
Waymo, Nuro, ADASTEC, Momenta and MOIA: No public rides. No passenger service is available to the public here.
How do I book?
Waymo, Nuro, ADASTEC, Momenta and MOIA: No public booking channel listed.
Is anyone in the driver’s seat?
Waymo, Nuro, ADASTEC, Momenta and MOIA: AVwhere has not confirmed this.
Sources and limitations
- Waymo · waymo.com · Last verified Oct 16, 2026Testing only; added from Waymo's announcement and not yet in the coverage sheet. Driving rests on press reports and sightings, not a Waymo statement. Germany has a legal framework for autonomous driving, but Waymo still needs approvals.
- Nuro · nuro.ai · Last verified Oct 12, 2026Added from Nuro announcements; not yet in the coverage sheet. Data collection only so far; autonomous testing awaits regulatory approval. No rides.
- ADASTEC · swm.de · Last verified Oct 13, 2026Found in the European AV Landscape (PwC, University of St. Gallen, PAVE Europe) and checked against official sources on Oct 13, 2026; not yet in the coverage sheet. Testing only; the November 2026 test-user start is a plan, and registering interest does not guarantee a ride. The marker is central Munich; line 178 runs in the north of the city.
- Momenta · momenta.cn · Last verified Oct 13, 2026Added from Momenta announcements via the October 2026 international coverage review; not yet in the coverage sheet. Testing only; a testing permit and the planned Uber integration do not establish public rides. Supervision arrangements not published.
- MOIA · volkswagen-group.com · Last verified Oct 13, 2026Added from the Global Passenger AV Catalog review (Oct 13, 2026) after checking its sources; not yet in the coverage sheet. City-level testing statement only; no details on where or how in Munich.
Nearby
- Langen Mobileye · not open to the public yet
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