US EditionUber, Pony.ai and Verne team up to launch Europe's first robotaxi ...
- On Thursday, Uber, autonomous driving firm Pony.ai, and Croatian startup Verne announced a partnership to launch Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia.
- Founder Mate Rimac started working on electric robotaxis seven years ago; Verne eventually emerged as a project called Project 3 Mobility within the Rimac Group ecosystem.
- The Arcfox Alpha T5, developed with Chinese automaker BAIC, will serve as the primary vehicle; Pony.ai supplies the autonomous driving system while Verne manages day-to-day operations.
- Uber will integrate the service into its global ride-hailing app alongside Verne's platform, with Verne CEO Marko Pejkovic stating the companies plan to scale to a "fleet of thousands of robotaxis over the next few years."
- Verne is responsible for obtaining European regulatory approval and ensuring market readiness; starting in Zagreb, the company plans to expand to additional European cities and markets.
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Uber and Pony.ai are testing a robotaxi service for Europe
Uber and Chinese company Pony.ai are gearing up to launch a robotaxi service for Europe, starting with Zagreb in Croatia. The companies are working with Croatian company Verne, which will provide the service ecosystem and operational framework for the service. They’re using Arcfox Alpha T5 vehicles made by Beijing-based automaker BAIC Motor powered by Pony.ai’s Gen-7 autonomous driving system. Initially, the autonomous rides will be offered on V…
Europe’s first commercial robotaxi is coming to Zagreb
On-road testing in Croatia’s capital is already underway using Pony.ai’s Gen-7 system on the Arcfox Alpha T5, a Chinese-manufactured robotaxi. Uber intends to invest in Verne. The three companies plan to scale to thousands of vehicles across Europe, but have declined to announce a commercial launch date. Mate Rimac built his reputation making electric hypercars […] This story continues at The Next Web
ZAGREB will become the first European city with commercial robotaxis thanks to a strategic partnership between Uber, Verne and Pony.ai.
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