¡Llegamos a Madrid! Waymo is coming to Spain

Waymo is launching its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Spain, starting with the Region of Madrid. The service will begin in 2027 and will feature electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. Waymo is taking a phased, safety-first approach, starting with manual driving before progressing to rigorous technical validation with local, trained specialists. The validation period aims to ensure the Waymo Driver adapts to the region's unique traffic patterns and road conditions.

Waymo has completed over 20 million trips and hundreds of thousands of commercial rides in Spain. The Waymo Driver has driven over 400 million fully autonomous kilometers, resulting in 95% fewer crashes involving serious injury or worse compared to human drivers. The service is aligned with Spain's commitment to road safety and modern mobility, and Waymo is engaging with local authorities and emergency services to ensure safe deployment.

Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana stated that Madrid is an "incredible capital of innovation" and that Waymo is proud to bring the service to Spain. The company emphasizes that autonomous driving represents an opportunity to improve road safety and reduce human error. The service is designed to strengthen urban mobility and support the region's vision for safer, more accessible, and zero-emission mobility.

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