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Pony.ai and Uber Plan Deployment of More Than 2,000 Robotaxis Across Europe
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Fusion42 · 15 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Pony.ai and Uber plan to deploy more than 2,000 robotaxis in multiple European cities, expanding their autonomous ride-hailing collaboration from Zagreb to other markets. The partnership also includes planned autonomous mobility projects in the Middle East, representing a significant international expansion.
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Uber’s expansion with Pony.ai opens new routes for autonomous fleets across European cities, creating demand for local operators to support service integration and regulation navigation. You can gain an edge by connecting to this expanding network or preparing to fill the service gaps left by slow regulatory approvals.
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