Uber Technologies and Momenta announced plans to test Level 4 autonomous vehicles in Germany next year. The collaboration will integrate Momenta’s advanced, AI-driven autonomous driving technology into Uber’s global platform, aiming to deliver safe, scalable, and efficient Robotaxi services in Europe and beyond.
With the goal of expanding to other European cities, Munich is anticipated to be the starting point for Uber and Momenta’s Level 4 testing in 2026. With its deep-rooted engineering heritage, top-tier automotive ecosystem, and openness to innovation, Munich is uniquely positioned to lead the way in bringing autonomous mobility to European streets and is the ideal launchpad for this groundbreaking initiative.
Momenta is already a trusted partner of leading German brands such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW — highlighting its established role within Bavaria’s and Germany’s automotive landscape.
“Testing L4 autonomous vehicles in Munich allows us to showcase how Momenta’s AI-driven Robotaxi technology can transform urban mobility, as a new chapter in the region’s rich automotive heritage,” said Xudong Cao, CEO of Momenta.
“Germany has shaped the global automotive industry for more than a century, and now Munich will help shape the future with autonomous vehicles,” said Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber.
Momenta’s unique “two-leg strategy” — deploying advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) with partner OEMs while simultaneously advancing Robotaxi technology — has laid the foundation for large-scale, real-world adoption. Through its partner OEMs, Momenta’s advanced driver assistance system is already on the road in 400,000 vehicles sold to customers. In addition, Momenta has been operating its Robotaxi service in Shanghai and plans a commercial rollout without onboard safety operators by the end of this year.
