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Zagreb Launches Europe’s First Robotaxi Service with Uber

3/27/2026

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Summary

Robotaxi Expansion Plans

Europe's first commercial robotaxi service will launch in Zagreb, with on-road testing underway.
Pony.ai will provide its Gen-7 autonomous driving system for the service.
Verne, the Croatian startup, will manage the fleet and regulatory approvals for the service.
They aim to scale to thousands of robotaxi vehicles and expand to other European cities, with Uber integrating the service and investing in Verne.

History

Historical Context

In 2013, Google introduced its self-driving car prototype, catalyzing advancements in autonomous vehicle technology. By 2016, Uber had begun testing driverless trucks, while Waymo, a Google spinoff, expanded its technology to freight transport. The recent launch of Pony.ai's robotaxi service in Zagreb illustrates the growing trend of urban mobility solutions, necessitating evolving regulatory frameworks across Europe.

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Robotaxi Expansion Plans

Europe's first commercial robotaxi service will launch in Zagreb, with on-road testing underway.
Pony.ai will provide its Gen-7 autonomous driving system for the service.
Verne, the Croatian startup, will manage the fleet and regulatory approvals for the service.
They aim to scale to thousands of robotaxi vehicles and expand to other European cities, with Uber integrating the service and investing in Verne.

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