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Chinese driverless technology firm to deploy over 2,000 robotaxis in Europe
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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony.ai will deploy over 2,000 robotaxis in Europe through an expanded partnership with Uber, following an initial launch in Zagreb, Croatia. This move is part of a broader trend of Chinese driverless technology firms entering the European market, which is becoming a key region for autonomous vehicle deployment due to its urban environment and transport costs.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 20 sources have reported it between 14 Aug 2026 and 18 Aug 2026.
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You must prepare for rapid growth in robotaxi fleets across Europe as Pony.ai and Uber expand deployment beyond Croatia. This opens a direct opportunity to support urban mobility and fleet operations in multiple European cities.
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20 sources · first reported 14 Aug 2026 · latest 18 Aug 2026
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