On August 25 (local time), Waymo, the autonomous driving company under Alphabet, announced that it will initiate autonomous vehicle testing in Munich, Germany, in the coming weeks, with the goal of officially launching services by the end of 2027. Waymo stated that it has engaged in discussions with local, state, and federal officials regarding the regulatory approvals required for its services in Germany. Additionally, Waymo plans to invest in local fleet operations and create high-skilled jobs ahead of the service launch in Munich.