Uber Launches First European Robotaxi Service in Croatia
The service uses Pony.ai technology and a licensed safety operator as Uber begins its first autonomous rides in Europe.
- On Wednesday, Uber began offering autonomous rides in Zagreb, Croatia, through a partnership with Chinese technology firm Pony.ai and European operator Verne.
- Using Pony.ai's Gen-7 robotaxi system, the service pairs autonomous technology with Verne's operational expertise; a licensed safety operator remains behind the wheel to monitor each ride.
- Verne previously launched the service in April, completing "thousands" of trips since then, building on the Gen-7 system's unit economics breakeven in China's Guangzhou and Shenzhen regions.
- Uber plans to scale this collaboration to four additional European cities, with 2,000 robotaxis planned, as the company positions itself as a neutral marketplace for autonomous ride-hailing.
- Annie Duvnjak, Uber's Global Head of Autonomous Mobility Operations, said the goal is "to bring AVs to millions of riders," while expecting self-driving cars and human drivers to coexist.
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Zagreb has become the first city in Europe where Uber users can order a ride in an autonomous vehicle through the app. The service is available in key parts of the Croatian capital, including the city center, and the area of operation will gradually expand, Uber announced on Wednesday.
Uber launches autonomous rides in Zagreb, its first in Europe, World News
Uber, Verne and Pony.ai said on Wednesday (Aug 19) they had launched autonomous rides in Zagreb, making the Croatian capital the first European city where users can book a self-driving vehicle through Uber's app.Here are more details: Currently, riders can book robotaxis in key areas in Zagreb, including the city centre, with service availability and geographic coverage expected to expand...
Uber launches autonomous rides in Zagreb, its first in Europe
Aug 19 (Reuters) - Uber, Verne and Pony.ai said on Wednesday they had launched autonomous rides in Zagreb, making the Croatian capital the first European city where users can book a self-driving vehicle through Uber's app. Here are more details:
Uber launches its first European robotaxi rides in Zagreb
Uber has begun offering autonomous rides in Europe for the first time, in the Croatian capital, Zagreb. From Wednesday, riders there can book a self-driving car through the Uber app, the company said. The service is run with the Chinese firm Pony.ai and the European operator Verne. There is a caveat. The cars are not […] This story continues at The Next Web
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