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Tensor and Münchner Taxi Zentrum Plan Up to 500 Robotaxis in Germany
Tesla and a Munich taxi company signed a non-binding letter of intent to deploy up to 500 autonomous taxis in Germany, pending final agreements and regulatory approval.

Tesla and Münchner Taxi Zentrum have signed a letter of intent to deploy up to 500 autonomous taxis across German cities. The non-binding agreement outlines a fleet-scale commitment, with any eventual rollout contingent on final agreements and regulatory approval.
The planned deployment moves physical AI from pilot programs toward larger operational commitments. Safety performance and operational readiness are identified as the factors that will determine whether the fleet reaches public roads.
For sectors such as municipal planning, insurance, fleet operations, and real estate, the letter of intent signals a step toward integrating autonomous vehicles into existing transport frameworks. The commitment remains subject to conditions that have not yet been met.