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Will Europe get robotaxis before America figures them out?

By Adam Neely · 2026-09-18 · 5 min
Quick answer: Robotaxi progress is city-by-city, not a simple Europe-versus-America race. A potential Lucid partner could bring vehicles and autonomy expertise to a European…

Robotaxi progress is city-by-city, not a simple Europe-versus-America race. A potential Lucid partner could bring vehicles and autonomy expertise to a European service, but commercial operation still depends on local approval, mapping, insurance, remote support, and performance in dense streets and varied weather. Compare announced partnerships with permits, paid passenger service, service area, and safety reporting before calling any market “ahead.”

Source: TechCrunch
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