Trending Now - Uber Teams up With Croatian Startup to Launch Europe's First Robotaxi Service
WHO:
The robotaxi company Verne is launched under Rimac Group.
Verne will provide the service ecosystem and operational framework for the robotaxi service.
The vehicles used will be Arcfox Alpha T5, made by Beijing-based automaker BAIC Motor.
Uber, Pony AI (China), Verne (a startup under Rimac Group, Croatia)
WHAT:
The companies are hoping to expand the robotaxi service to other European cities in the future.
The goal is to deploy a fleet with thousands of robotaxis over the next few years.
The autonomous rides will initially be offered on Verne’s app, with plans to eventually make them available through Uber.
Uber has agreed to invest in the Croatian company Verne.
Uber is partnering with Pony AI and Verne to launch Europe's first commercial robotaxi service.
The service will initially debut in Zagreb, Croatia.
The companies are already testing autonomous vehicles in Croatia.
WHERE:
Zagreb, Croatia
WHEN:
Uber announced a pilot program for a robotaxi service in Tokyo, set to launch in late 2026.
The robotaxi service is set to launch in 2026.
WHY:
The partnership aims to establish a commercial robotaxi service in Europe.
HOW:
Verne will be in charge of securing regulatory approval for the rollouts.
The robotaxi fleet in Las Vegas consists of Hyundai Ioniq 5 autonomous EVs, developed in partnership with Motional.
The service will utilize autonomous vehicles developed through the collaboration of Uber, Pony AI, and Verne.
(UPDATED March 26, 2026 17:24 UTC)
The robotaxi company Verne has officially launched under the Rimac Group. The companies aim to expand their robotaxi service to other European cities, with plans to deploy a fleet of thousands of robotaxis over the next few years. Verne will be responsible for securing the necessary regulatory approvals for these rollouts.
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(UPDATED March 26, 2026 13:22 UTC)
Uber has announced a pilot program for a robotaxi service in Tokyo, which is set to launch in late 2026. The service will utilize vehicles made by Beijing-based automaker BAIC Motor, specifically the Arcfox Alpha T5, and will initially be available through Verne’s app, with plans to expand to Uber's platform in the future. In Las Vegas, the robotaxi fleet will feature Hyundai Ioniq 5 autonomous electric vehicles, developed in collaboration with Motional.
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(UPDATED March 26, 2026 11:20 UTC)
Uber is teaming up with Pony AI and Verne to launch Europe's first commercial robotaxi service, which is set to debut in Zagreb, Croatia, in 2026. The companies are already conducting tests with autonomous vehicles in the region as part of this initiative. This partnership aims to pave the way for a new era of transportation in Europe.