Waymo is gearing up to launch a driverless ride-hailing service in Munich, Germany, by the end of 2027. This move signifies its inaugural foray into the EU market and its third international market expansion. Currently, Waymo is set to deploy vehicles in Munich for manually driven testing, with the dual purpose of creating high-definition maps and ensuring software compatibility. Upon successful completion of expert-supervised trials, the service will officially commence, initially deploying a modest fleet of fully electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. This year, Waymo has successfully registered its operational entities in Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Spain. Moreover, it has earmarked London and Tokyo as its subsequent target cities, with ambitions to expand its service to 20 new locations. Munich, recognized as a fiercely competitive arena for autonomous driving in Europe, will serve as a litmus test for Waymo's first-mover advantage. In other news, Google's stock price experienced a slight dip of 0.44% during Tuesday's trading session on the U.S. stock market.