Several car companies across the world have attempted to launch robotaxis in the last few years. However, more often than not, these plans have been quickly abandoned, with companies doing quiet U-turns shortly after announcing them. Why is it so difficult for companies to launch robotaxis in Europe? Despite this pilot, full commercial rollout of Volkswagen's robotaxis in Europe still faces considerable challenges, such as strict regulatory timelines, high hardware costs and mandatory safety monitor requirements, among others. Local safety watchdogs and crash-investigation guidelines in Europe could also struggle to keep pace with rapid commercial robotaxi rollouts, adding another layer of complexity.