AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRobotaxis & Mobility: Madrid’s DGT has authorized Level 4 robotaxi tests for Avomo, WeRide and Uber with an initial fleet of 20 vehicles under the ES-AV framework, starting with route mapping and specialist onboard rather than passenger services. E-commerce Competition: Kaufland’s German online marketplace is launching in Spain, adding a new heavyweight to the price-and-choice race against Amazon and other platforms, with thousands of categories and third-party sellers. Transport Regulation: Spain added 2,848 VTC licenses in 2026 (to 27,107 by Sept 1) while taxi authorizations fell, highlighting how licensing rules and procedures are reshaping urban mobility. Data Centers Under Pressure: Environmental groups in Spain are challenging draft data-centre rules, demanding hard limits on water and energy use and more renewable power as consumption grows. Ceuta/Morocco Consumer Politics: A fast-growing Spanish supermarket app is pushing shoppers to scan products and flag Moroccan origin, reflecting how Ceuta tensions are spilling into everyday buying decisions. F1 Madrid Business Impact: Hotel bookings for the Madring weekend lagged expectations (about 70% vs 95%), with thousands of rooms blocked via an official hospitality provider.
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