Waymo plans autonomous ride-hailing service in Madrid in 2027
Madrid would become Waymo’s first Spanish market if the planned commercial launch proceeds next year.
By TomorrowNews · AI-assisted briefing · Briefing published 21 October 2026
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Waymo says it will begin with Jaguar I-Pace vehicles carrying trained specialists while testing under Spain’s traffic authority. The company plans a fully autonomous ride-hailing service in the Madrid region during 2027.
Testing permission and a stated launch plan do not yet amount to a live commercial service; regulatory and operational milestones remain.
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