Uber aims to launch Europe’s first robotaxi service with Pony AI and Verne

Summary

Uber is initiating a partnership with Pony AI and Verne to establish a robotaxi service in Europe, with the testing phase currently taking place in Zagreb, Croatia.

This collaboration marks a significant step in the evolution of urban mobility solutions, focusing on autonomous vehicle deployment in a European market.

The service is projected to be commercially available by March 2026, pending successful testing and regulatory approvals.

Updates

Update at 08:16 UTC on 2026-03-27

InsideEVs reported Rimac’s Verne subsidiary is joining forces with Uber and China’s Pony.ai to deploy the first robotaxis in Croatia this year.

Sources: InsideEVs