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Uber Turns to China's Pony.ai to Put 2,000 Robotaxis on European Streets
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Fusion42 · 15 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Uber has partnered with China's Pony.ai to launch a robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia, with plans to expand across Europe as part of a broader strategy of multiple autonomous vehicle partnerships. The initiative faces political and regulatory uncertainty in Europe regarding Chinese tech due to data security concerns, even as commercial deployments move ahead before a clear regulatory framework emerges.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 20 sources have reported it between 14 Aug 2026 and 18 Aug 2026.
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European autonomous mobility just got real with paid robotaxi rides in Zagreb powered by Pony.ai. If you run mobility or fleet operations, this is your window to lock in partnerships before data security rules block Chinese tech expansion.
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20 sources · first reported 14 Aug 2026 · latest 18 Aug 2026
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