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Germany Taxis Go Driverless with Tensor AI
28 Oct
Summary
- German taxi operator partners with US firm for autonomous vehicles.
- Up to 500 self-driving taxis to operate under MTZ brand.
- Tensor Auto provides autonomous driving tech via subscription.
Münchner-Taxi-Zentrum (MTZ), Germany's largest taxi operator, has entered into a significant agreement with U.S. autonomous-driving company Tensor Auto. This partnership aims to introduce self-driving taxis into the German market. The collaboration positions MTZ to play a larger role in the developing autonomous mobility sector across Europe.
Under the terms of the letter of intent signed on Tuesday, MTZ plans to operate as many as 500 autonomous vehicles. These vehicles will be deployed in various German cities and will function under MTZ's established brand. Tensor Auto will supply the necessary autonomous-driving technology, offering it through a subscription-based model to MTZ.
