Uber and Pony.ai plan to bring 2,000 robotaxis to Europe
Uber and Pony.ai have announced an expanded partnership to deploy up to 2,000 robotaxis across four European cities. Pony.ai will supply the autonomous vehicle technology while Uber contributes its ride‑hailing platform, with local providers handling fleet management. No specific timeline or city names were disclosed, though a pilot in Zagreb with local firm Verne was previously announced.
- ▪The collaboration aims to introduce 2,000 robotaxis to Europe, targeting four cities.
- ▪Pony.ai will provide the self‑driving technology and Uber will integrate it into its ride‑hailing service.
- ▪Fleet management, including maintenance and charging, will be overseen by local partners, and ownership structures may differ by market.
- ▪The partnership, originally formed in May 2025 for the Middle East, has now expanded to include a planned launch in Zagreb, Croatia with Verne.
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In Brief Posted: 3:44 AM PDT · August 14, 2026 Image Credits:Uber / Rimac Kirsten Korosec Uber and Pony.ai plan to bring 2,000 robotaxis to Europe Chinese autonomous vehicle maker Pony AI and Uber plan to bring 2,000 robotaxis to four cities in Europe as part of an expanded partnership. The announcement illustrates the growing ambitions of both companies to carve out market share in the nascent robotaxi industry. Uber has partnered with more than 30 autonomous vehicle companies, including Pony.ai, over the past several years. Pony.ai, meanwhile, has launched in four Chinese cities and has locked in partnerships with local transportation authorities in an effort to bring its robotaxis to European and Middle Eastern countries, including Qatar.
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