# Madrid autonomous taxi pilot program

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/madrid-autonomous-taxi-pilot-program
> Updated: 2026-11-03T09:33:25.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In October 2026, Madrid launched a pilot project for autonomous taxis to test level 4 self-driving technology. An initial fleet of 20 vehicles, equipped with lidar, HD cameras, and radar, began mapping city streets and major roads like the A-1 to create three-dimensional maps. Although the technology allows for machine control, human operators remain on board to supervise the vehicles and manage unexpected traffic or pedestrian movements.

By November 2026, Mutua Madrileña secured insurance for the Uber and WeRide collaboration. The insurer is using the pilot to study how risk evolves in real-world conditions to develop models for autonomous mobility. Jesús del Río, deputy general manager of the insurance business at Mutua Madrileña, stated that the pilot is essential for understanding suitable insurance models, noting an anticipated shift in liability from drivers to fleet operators, manufacturers, or software providers.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-03: Mutua Madrileña insures Uber and WeRide autonomous vehicle pilot in Madrid

Mutua Madrileña is insuring 20 autonomous vehicles for an Uber and WeRide pilot program in Madrid to study evolving risks and develop new insurance models for self-driving technology.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mutua-madrilea-insures-uber-and-weride-autonomous-vehicle-pilot-in-madrid

### 2026-10-11: Madrid launches autonomous taxi pilot with 20 mapping vehicles

Madrid has deployed a fleet of 20 autonomous vehicles to map city streets in preparation for a pilot program of self-driving taxis, following authorization from the DGT.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madrid-launches-autonomous-taxi-pilot-with-20-mapping-vehicles

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Cite as: Madrid autonomous taxi pilot program. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/madrid-autonomous-taxi-pilot-program