Waymo boosts war chest in robotaxi race In a fresh funding round, Waymo has secured significant new capital to support its robotaxi ambitions. The Google sister company could further extend its lead in the race with Tesla for autonomous ride-hailing services. Benjamin Müller
What to expect at the Mobility + AI Conference 2026 On 14 and 15 April 2026, the Mobility + AI Conference takes place in Munich. Across eight core themes, the event explores the intersection of technology, safety and regulation – from AI-driven automated driving and robotaxis to autonomous logistics, validation, cybersecurity and SDV architectures. Benjamin Müller
Hamburg and Free Now by Lyft launch robotaxi pilot Hamburg is taking a first step towards integrating autonomous taxis into its urban transport system. Together with Free Now by Lyft, northern Germany’s largest city is launching a pilot project designed to test Level-4 robotaxis under real-world conditions. Dr. Martin Large
Pony.ai and BAIC BJEV are scaling autonomous taxi fleets Pony.ai and BAIC BJEV are intensifying their cooperation to accelerate the rollout of Level-4 robotaxis. At the centre of the strategy is the Arcfox Alpha T5, designed for large-scale deployment in China and selected international markets. ADT editorial team
How Stellantis and Bolt are shaping Europe’s robotaxi ambitions Stellantis and Bolt plan to begin testing Level-4 autonomous vehicles in Europe from 2026, with a long-term goal of deploying tens of thousands of robotaxis. Their initiative reflects a broader acceleration of autonomous mobility projects across the continent. ADT editorial team
Mercedes, Momenta and Lumo launch robotaxi fleet in Abu Dhabi Mercedes-Benz is teaming up with Chinese autonomous driving specialist Momenta and UAE taxi operator Lumo to deploy a luxury robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi. The Level-4 fleet will be based on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and is set to begin operations next year. Benjamin Müller
Bolt and Pony.ai join forces to launch robotaxis Chinese robotaxi companies are turning their attention to Europe. Pony.ai has now partnered with Estonian mobility platform Bolt to prepare a driverless ride service, combining autonomous vehicle technology with Bolt’s established ecosystem. ADT editorial team
Pony.ai launches affordable Gen-7 robotaxis Pony.ai has commenced operations of its Gen-7 robotaxis in China. According to the company, the autonomous driving kit of this generation is 70 percent cheaper than before - a step intended to advance the scaling of driverless mobility. Martin Large
Lyft tests Baidu robotaxis in Europe Lyft and Baidu will launch an autonomous mobility offensive in Europe in 2026. The all-electric RT6 robotaxis are initially set to operate in Germany and the United Kingdom, with the aim of building the continent's largest AV network. Ronja Schmiedchen
Toyota and Waymo Outline Strategic Partnership Toyota Motor Corporation and Waymo reached a preliminary agreement to explore a collaboration focused on accelerating the development of autonomous driving technologies. The companies aim to combine their respective strengths to develop a new autonomous vehicle platform. Benjamin Müller
