Verne, Pony.ai and Uber to launch Europe’s first commercial robo-taxi service in Zagreb

Verne, Pony.ai, a global leader in the commercialization of autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies, have announced a strategic partnership to launch Europe’s first commercial robo-taxi service, starting in Zagreb soon.

The three companies will collaborate to launch a commercial robo-taxi service, combining Pony.ai’s autonomous driving system, Uber’s global mobility platform, and Verne’s system and operating model. Verne will be the fleet owner and operator of the service, Pony.ai will provide the autonomous driving solution, while Uber will integrate the service into its global ride-hailing network, as an add-on option to the Verne app. Together, the companies aim to pave the way for a commercial robo-taxi service in Zagreb, and eventually in additional European and international markets, with plans to expand to a fleet of 1,000 autonomous vehicles in the coming years.

As part of the collaboration, street trials have already begun in Zagreb, using Pony.ai’s Gen-7 autonomous driving system.

Verne will lead the process of launching the service and obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals, while coordinating the deployment of robo-taxis within Verne and Uber’s commercial vehicle networks. This approach ensures safety and a consistent user experience. As part of the partnership, Uber also intends to invest in Verne and support future expansion as a strategic partner.

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