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Croatia trials full driverless robotaxi service
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Fusion42 · 14 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Croatian company Verne, backed by Uber and Pony.ai, is testing Europe's first fully driverless robotaxi service in Zagreb, aiming for commercial launch next year. The current fleet operates with safety drivers, serving around 1,500 users daily, with plans to expand to other European cities.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 4 sources have reported it between 1 Oct 2026 and 17 Oct 2026.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
Driverless robotaxi service is advancing in Europe faster than expected and now operates test rides without safety drivers in Zagreb. If you build mobility solutions or autonomous vehicle tech, Zagreb's public launch window opens a new market and competitor landscape this year.
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4 sources · first reported 1 Oct 2026 · latest 17 Oct 2026
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