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Uber, Pony.ai and Verne to launch robotaxi service in Zagreb
Pony.ai will provide the self-driving system and Arcfox vehicles, Verne will run the fleet and build EVs in Croatia, and Uber will supply ride-hailing access and strategic investment as tests begin.
Mar 26th 2026 · Croatia
Insights
- Uber, Pony.ai and Croatian startup Verne will launch a commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb.
- Pony.ai will supply the autonomous driving system and the Arcfox Alpha T5 vehicle developed with BAIC.
- Verne will own and operate the fleet, plans EV production at a Lučko factory later this year, and began as Project 3 within Rimac Group.
- Uber will provide hailing through its app and says it intends to invest an undisclosed amount in Verne as a strategic partner.
- On-road testing is already underway in Zagreb but no commercial launch date has been announced as Verne aims to scale to thousands of robotaxis across Europe.
Sources
- A little-known Croatian startup is coming for the robotaxi market with help from Uber techcrunch.com
- A Croatian startup, Uber, and Pony.ai are bringing a commercial robotaxi service to Europe www.euronews.com
- A little-known Croatian startup is coming for the robotaxi market with help from Uber techcrunch.com