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WeRide, Uber secure Spain's first L4 robotaxi license for Madrid launch

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WeRide, Uber, and AVOMO have secured Spain's first L4 autonomous vehicle operating license for passenger cars, issued by the Directorate-General for Traffic. This landmark approval allows for the deployment of robotaxis on public roads in Madrid. The companies plan to launch commercial robotaxi services to the public in Madrid by the end of 2026, accessible via the Uber app. This partnership aims to establish a scalable commercial model for robotaxis by combining WeRide's autonomous driving technology, Uber's global ride-hailing platform, and AVOMO's fleet management expertise. AI

IMPACT This regulatory approval in Spain paves the way for commercial robotaxi deployment in Europe, potentially accelerating autonomous vehicle adoption.

RANK_REASON Regulatory approval for autonomous vehicle operation in a new jurisdiction. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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WeRide, Uber secure Spain's first L4 robotaxi license for Madrid launch

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  1. 雷峰网 (Leiphone) TIER_1 中文(ZH) ·

    WeRide obtains Spain's first L4 autonomous driving passenger car operating license, Robotaxi commercial services to launch within the year

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