has become the first company to receive authorisation to test level 4 autonomous vehicles in . Partnering with and Avomo, the project involves mapping the city and deploying twenty vehicles for short journeys across high-demand areas.
The current phase focuses on mapping, route validation, and service preparation. While these cars can intervene to avoid accidents, a specialist driver will remain on board initially. Madrid marks the fourth city where Uber and WeRide are now operating.
Uber expects to launch a commercial testing service by the end of 2026. This initiative is part of a broader strategic goal to expand autonomous operations to 15 cities by 2030, significantly advancing self-driving transport within the Community of Madrid.