# Uber has signed a deal with Chinese robotaxi firm Pony.ai to supply the autonomous driving technology.

*robotics · news · 2026-03-26 · Reuters*

## Key points

- Uber, Pony.ai, and Verne will jointly launch commercial robotaxi services starting in Zagreb.
- Uber will make a financial investment in Verne and act as a strategic partner in its expansion.
- On-road robotaxi testing has already begun in Zagreb, with fare-charging service preparations underway.
- Verne will lead efforts to secure European regulatory approvals for the deployment of Pony.ai's robotaxis.

**Companies:** Uber, Pony.ai
**Countries:** China, Croatia, United States

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