Volkswagen enters the robotaxi race with its first passenger service launch in Germany

Moia is launching a pilot autonomous shuttle service using Volkswagen's ID. Buzz vans. Marcus Brandt/picture alliance via Getty Images Volkswagen's autonomous mobility arm, Moia, is launching a pilot robotaxi service in Hamburg. The company said it will start with 10 VW ID. Buzz vehicles with safety operators. Moia also plans to launch a passenger service in the US with Uber. Volkswagen's Moia is launching a pilot robotaxi service in Germany, marking another major automaker stepping deeper into the autonomous mobility arena. Moia announced Wednesday that select, preregistered Hamburg residents can now book rides in a self-driving Volkswagen ID. Buzz van through the company's app. Up to five vehicles will operate at initial launch, with the fleet expected to expand to as many as 10 cars, a Moia spokesperson told Business Insider. Each car will have a trained safety monitor behind the wheel who can intervene when necessary.