Pony.ai, Uber, Verne begin fully driverless robotaxi tests in Zagreb
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Pony.ai, Uber, and Verne have launched fully driverless robotaxi tests with passengers in Zagreb, Croatia, marking a European first. The service operates on a 22-kilometer route connecting Verne’s headquarters to Franjo Tuđman Airport via a major business district. Leveraging their partnership, Pony.ai provides autonomous technology, Verne manages operations, and Uber offers the ride-hailing platform. The companies plan to expand the driverless operating area across Zagreb in the coming months.
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- Pony.ai and Verne have begun fully driverless robotaxi test rides with passengers on public roads in Zagreb, Croatia, marking what the companies describe as a European first.
- The tests are running along a 22-kilometer route connecting Verne’s headquarters and a major Zagreb business district with Franjo Tuđman Airport. The companies plan to expand the driverless operating area across Zagreb in the coming months.
- The development builds on Pony.ai, Verne, and Uber’s partnership to launch commercial robotaxi services in Europe. Under the model, Pony.ai provides the autonomous-driving technology, Verne operates the service, and Uber provides its ride-hailing platform.
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