Momenta Robotaxi (Uber, Munich): status and timeline

Momenta Robotaxi (Uber, Munich)

Momenta's autonomous driving software powering Uber's driverless robotaxi trials in Munich, Germany, as part of the companies' partnership to test autonomous ride-hailing in Europe.

PilotStage 3 of 5

Driverless testing partnership with Uber in Munich beginning 2026.

Checked 10 Oct0 updates this week

Milestones

Next · Driverless testing begins in Munich

Partnership announced with Uber2025Complete.
Driverless testing begins in MunichTarget 2026Current milestone.

Upcoming

2026Driverless testing begins in Munich (next)

Current obstacles

Regulatory complianceEuropean safety and liability frameworks are stricter than China's; each jurisdiction may require separate approval.

How it works

1 part

Adapted Stack

Momenta software for European roads

Uses the same autonomous driving stack deployed in China, adapted for European traffic rules and road layouts.

About Momenta

The team behind Momenta Robotaxi (Uber, Munich)

Momenta

Autonomous driving software, robotaxi, driver assist

Momenta is China's largest independent supplier of urban autonomous driving software, providing driver assistance and autonomous vehicle technology to major automotive manufacturers including Mercedes, Toyota, GM and BYD. The company also partners with Uber for driverless robotaxi testing in Munich.

Founded 2016, Momenta supplies autonomous driving software to Mercedes, Toyota, GM and BYD in China.
Partners with Uber for driverless robotaxi trials in Munich starting 2026.
Focuses on urban navigation assist and perception-to-planning software stacks.

momenta.cn (opens momenta.cn)Company profile →

Founded: 201610 yrs
Headquarters: China
Status: Private
Valuation: private
Works in: VehiclesSelf-driving software
Coverage: 2 programs · 0 updateschecked 10 Oct
Customers: Mercedes-BenzToyotaGeneral MotorsBYD
Partners: Uber