Tensor and MTZ sign LOI for an autonomous taxi fleet of up to 500 vehicles in Germany

What is changing?

Tensor Auto and Munich’s largest taxi operator, Münchner Taxi Zentrum (MTZ), signed a letter of intent to use Tensor Robocars as autonomous taxis in Germany. According to the announcement, MTZ would operate the fleet under its own brand, while Tensor would sell the vehicles and provide autonomous-driving software, fleet tools, service and training through a subscription model.

The vehicles are intended to integrate with MTZ’s existing dispatch systems so passengers can keep using current booking channels, while customer relationships and operational data remain with the taxi company. The companies also target 10,000 additional Robocars with other European operators within 24 months of the vehicle becoming available in Europe; this is a forward-looking company target.

The initial fleet could reach up to 500 vehicles in German cities, but the announcement does not provide definitive contracts, a city list or a deployment schedule. Rollout depends on Level 4 approval in Germany and the completion of other regulatory and commercial agreements.