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Pony.ai and Verne remove the safety driver as Zagreb robotaxi tests go fully driverless
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Fusion42 · 12 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Pony.ai and Verne have started fully driverless robotaxi tests on public roads in Zagreb, removing the onboard safety driver for invited passengers on a 22 km route. The vehicles use Level 4 autonomous technology with remote monitoring, marking Europe's first fully driverless robotaxi test carrying passengers and planning expansion across multiple cities.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 3 sources have reported it between 10 Sep 2026 and 12 Sep 2026.
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Fully driverless robotaxi rides are moving from pilot to public testing in Europe, opening a market for vehicle sensors, safety software, and remote monitoring tech. You can now target clients needing scalable, safe autonomous fleets as cities expand driverless zones.
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3 sources · first reported 10 Sep 2026 · latest 12 Sep 2026
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