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Pony.ai, Verne Launch Europe's First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Passenger Testing
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Fusion42 · 12 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Pony.ai and Verne have launched Europe's first fully driverless Robotaxi passenger testing on public roads in Zagreb, Croatia, after partnering with Uber to provide a commercial Robotaxi service. The service uses Pony.ai's advanced autonomous driving technology and complies with local regulations, marking a significant step in autonomous mobility expansion in Europe.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 2 sources have reported it between 11 Sep 2026 and 12 Sep 2026.
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You now have a proven route to launch fully driverless robotaxis in Europe as regulatory approval exists in Croatia and a major commercial partnership is live. This opens a gateway to scale driverless services across European cities using tested autonomous tech.
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2 sources · first reported 11 Sep 2026 · latest 12 Sep 2026
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