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Uber Launches Autonomous Rides in Zagreb, Its First European City
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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Uber has launched autonomous vehicle rides in Zagreb, Croatia, marking the first time such a service operates in a European city via Uber's app. The service is operated by Croatian startup Verne using Pony.ai's autonomous technology and currently includes a licensed operator on board for safety.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 4 sources have reported it between 19 Aug 2026 and 20 Aug 2026.
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Uber's autonomous vehicle service launch in Zagreb opens a new market for local mobility operators and tech suppliers. You can now pitch fleet management and integration services as the region shifts towards robotaxis.
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4 sources · first reported 19 Aug 2026 · latest 20 Aug 2026
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