Spain approves level 4 permit for Uber autonomous rollout
Spain's Directorate General of Traffic granted the country's first national Level 4 permit covering WeRide, Uber and AVOMO, prompting a modest 0.53% pre-market rise in Uber shares to $71.48. The authorization allows the partners to begin mapping, route validation and operational readiness for a planned 20-vehicle deployment in Greater Madrid, with an in-car vehicle specialist supervising each vehicle during initial operations. Partners expect commercial autonomous ride-hailing to start before the end of 2026, mark Madrid as the partnership's first planned European market, and give WeRide its first national approval for its GXR vehicle in the EU.
Spain approved a Level 4 permit enabling 20 autonomous vehicles in Madrid
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Spain's national regulator approved a Level 4 permit for three companies. The partners will map routes and test operations in Madrid. They plan commercial service before the end of 2026 if remaining regulatory steps are completed.
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