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Robotaxis are coming to Europe — and the EU wants to speed things up
- EU ministers signed a cross-border testing declaration to coordinate autonomous vehicle trials across Europe.
- The plan aims to simplify permits and approvals with a common framework across participating countries.
- The initiative targets areas such as public transport, freight, and logistics across Europe.
- Countries signing the declaration include France, Germany, Italy, and 14 others.
- Zaragoza and London are among early markets with upcoming robotaxi trials.
- Analysts expect robotaxi fleets to surge globally, with Europe still catching up to the US and China.
- Officials say Europe’s stricter safety rules and transport culture slowed adoption but momentum is rising.
- The declaration aligns with ongoing trials in London, Madrid, Munich, and Zurich.
- Ride-hailing platforms remain key partners in Europe’s robotaxi projects.
- Industry figures say London could see commercial robotaxi service by 2027.
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