European transport ministers and the EU Commissioner signed a declaration to expand large-scale cross-border testing of autonomous vehicles, aiming to create a common framework and overcome fragmented national rules. This initiative focuses on public transport, freight, and logistics, with several major companies like Uber, Wayve, Waymo, Apollo Go, WeRide, and Momenta launching or planning robotaxi trials in cities like London, Zagreb, Madrid, and Munich. While Europe has lagged behind the US and China due to stricter safety rules and a strong public transport culture, momentum is building, with commercial services potentially launching by 2027.