Waymo’s Madrid robotaxi launch starts with drivers; rides are targeted for 2027

Waymo’s robotaxi launch in Madrid will begin with human drivers behind the wheel: electric Jaguar I-Pace vehicles are set to reach the streets within days, while the company targets 2027 for its first Spanish riders. The initial rollout will involve manual driving followed by supervised validation. Waymo’s Madrid robotaxi launch starts with manual driving Waymo will initially drive its I-Pace vehicles manually around Madrid before moving into supervised validation with trained local specialists at the wheel. The Madrid region is the starting point for its planned Spanish robotaxi service. The passenger target puts Madrid ahead of Toronto’s 2028 timeline .

Source: The Cryptonomist