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Uber launches first European robotaxi service in Zagreb
Uber has launched its first autonomous vehicle service in Europe, debuting in Zagreb, Croatia. The service is the result of a tripartite partnership between Uber, the Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony.ai, and the Croatian mobility company Verne.
Under this operational model, Pony.ai provides the autonomous driving technology, Verne serves as the fleet owner and service operator, and Uber integrates the service into its global ride-hailing platform. Users can access the robotaxi service by requesting an UberX or Comfort ride through the Uber app.
During the initial rollout phase, a licensed operator will remain in the vehicle to monitor the journey. This phased approach is intended to ensure safety as the companies work toward transitioning to fully driverless operations. The service is currently available in key areas of Zagreb, including the city center, with plans for geographic expansion.
Looking ahead, Uber and Pony.ai intend to expand this model to four additional European cities, with a goal of deploying more than 2,000 robotaxis across the continent.
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- [● 10 SOURCES] Uber, Pony.ai, and Verne have launched autonomous rides in Zagreb, Croatia. autoblog.rs · avto-magazin.metropolitan.si · www.gadgetgear.nl · www.technobezz.com · businessam.be · +5 more
- [DISPUTED] A licensed operator will remain in the vehicle during the initial launch phase to monitor journeys. avto-magazin.metropolitan.si · www.gadgetgear.nl · www.technobezz.com · www.portalanalitika.me · www.poslovni.hr · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Uber and Pony.ai plan to deploy over 2,000 robotaxis across four additional European cities. autoblog.rs · www.gadgetgear.nl · www.siliconrepublic.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] The partnership model assigns autonomous technology to Pony.ai, fleet ownership and operation to Verne, and platform integration to Uber. autoblog.rs · avto-magazin.metropolitan.si · www.gadgetgear.nl · www.technobezz.com · businessam.be · +5 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Zagreb is the first European city where users can book autonomous rides via the Uber app. avto-magazin.metropolitan.si · www.technobezz.com · www.netokracija.com · www.portalanalitika.me · www.poslovni.hr · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Customers can access the autonomous service by selecting UberX or Comfort within the Uber app. avto-magazin.metropolitan.si · www.technobezz.com · www.portalanalitika.me · www.poslovni.hr · primorske.si