Uber-Pony.ai-Verne robotaxi launches Europe’s first service in Zagreb [developing]
Key Questions
What is the Uber-Pony.ai-Verne robotaxi service?
Uber is partnering with Pony.ai and Rimac Verne to launch Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia. The service integrates with the Uber app and involves investment, with plans for EU-wide scaling. Pony.ai's L4 Gen7 is set for public road testing on Arcfox Alpha T5 in May 2026.
When and where will Europe's first robotaxi service launch?
The service is set to launch soon in Zagreb, Croatia, marking Europe's first commercial robotaxi operation. It fills a gap in Uber's European autonomous vehicle offerings amid regulatory wins and global diversification efforts.
How does this partnership benefit Uber?
The partnership bolsters Uber's 20+ AV partners, echoes CEO Dara's Europe ramp-up and robotaxi playbook, and supports global diversification toward $100+ price targets. It unlocks total addressable market potential through app integration and scaling.
Uber partners with Pony.ai (L4 Gen7 public road testing live on Arcfox Alpha T5 May 2026→paid rides imminent, Q4 rev beat/margin miss, scaling to $1.7B by 2029) and Rimac Verne for Europe's first commercial robotaxi soon in Croatia; app integration + investment, EU-wide scaling. Dara echoes Europe ramps + robotaxi playbook; bolsters 20+ AV partners, fills Europe gap; key for global diversification, reg wins, TAM unlock toward $100+ PTs.