Market2026-08-14

Pony AI said it plans to put more than 2,000 self-driving taxis on the road across Europe in partnership with Uber, expanding from Zagreb into four more cities and later the Middle East. The companies have not yet named the cities or given a timetable. Local approvals and further details are still to come.

What changed

The two companies operated together only in Zagreb, Croatia, since early 2026.

What it unlocks

Self-driving taxi rides bookable through Uber in more European cities.

  • 2,000+ robotaxis planned
  • 4 additional European cities

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