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Uber, Pony.ai, Verne launch Europe's 1st robotaxi service

Published

20 August 2026

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opportunities

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Micromobility

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Europe

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Read at breakingthenews.net

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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Uber, Pony.ai, and Verne launched Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia, offering autonomous rides with a licensed operator on board, with plans for geographic and operational expansion.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 2 sources have reported it between 19 Aug 2026 and 20 Aug 2026.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You can now explore integrating autonomous taxi services in European urban markets where robotaxi has just gone live with a strong partner trio. This opening signals emerging customer demand and regulatory permission for driverless rides in key cities.

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2 sources · first reported 19 Aug 2026 · latest 20 Aug 2026

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