Pony AI Inc. announced that its robotaxi program in partnership with Verne and Uber has officially begun commercial service in Zagreb, Croatia, marking Europe's first commercial robotaxi service. The launch comes two weeks after Pony.ai, Verne and Uber announced their partnership to introduce robotaxis in Europe. The swift service launch also underscores the efficiency of Pony.ai's joint-deployment model, under which Pony.ai contributes its proven robotaxi platform and operational know-how, while partners such as Verne lead local operations, market readiness, and regulatory execution.
As Pony.ai continues to expand its robotaxi business, the company expects its dual-engine strategy and joint-deployment model to continue driving fleet growth and supporting its goal of reaching 3,000 vehicles in its fleet by the end of this year.
