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'Important milestone': Uber launches first European robotaxi service in Zagreb
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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Uber has launched the first European robotaxi service in Zagreb through a partnership with Pony.ai and Croatian startup Verne, with plans to expand to other European cities. Currently, rides are not fully driverless, as licensed operators are present in each vehicle during this phased rollout.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 3 sources have reported it between 19 Aug 2026 and 20 Aug 2026.
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Robotaxi services are moving from pilot projects to public availability in Europe, starting with Zagreb. You can now explore partnerships in European cities where this tech is being validated and gain early mover advantage before fully driverless rides launch.
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3 sources · first reported 19 Aug 2026 · latest 20 Aug 2026
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