Uber, Pony.ai, Verne Ignite Europe's First Commercial Robotaxi Service

A new strategic alliance has been formed by Verne, autonomous driving technology leader Pony.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: PONY; HKEX: 2026), and mobility giant Uber Technologies, Inc. This collaboration aims to introduce Europe's inaugural commercial robotaxi service, commencing operations shortly in Zagreb, Croatia. The initiative is already progressing with initial deployment activities, including necessary public-road validation. Following its launch in Zagreb, the service is slated for expansion into additional urban centers across Europe and potentially further afield. The partnership leverages Pony.ai's advanced autonomous driving systems, integrates with Uber's extensive global mobility platform, and utilizes Verne's established service ecosystem and operational expertise to facilitate this pioneering service.

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