"Uber is joining forces with two companies, China's Pony AI and Croatia's Verne, to launch what it claims will be Europe's first commercially available robotaxi service. The vehicles are already being tested in Zagreb, Croatia, where Verne is headquartered, and will soon be available to customers on Uber's ridehail network."
"Under the terms of the deal, Uber will provide the ridehail network, along with the customers; Verne will manage the fleet; and Pony AI will develop the autonomous driving technology. The first service will be in Zagreb, with more European markets to follow."
"Currently, the companies are validating the technology on the streets of Zagreb using Pony AI's Arcfox Alpha T5 Robotaxi, equipped with the Chinese company's 7th generation technology stack. Once the companies start charging fares, they anticipate it being Europe's first commercial robotaxi service."
"They will have some competition. Waymo has said it intends to launch a robotaxi service in London sometime in 2026. Uber is also testing self-driving cars with Momenta in Germany."
Uber is collaborating with Pony AI and Verne to introduce Europe's first commercially available robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia. The vehicles are currently being tested, with plans to integrate them into Uber's ridehail network. This partnership aims to mitigate financial risks associated with the rise of robotaxis. Uber will provide the ridehail platform, while Verne manages the fleet and Pony AI develops the autonomous technology. The goal is to expand the fleet to thousands of robotaxis across Europe in the coming years.
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