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Driverless robotaxis launch in Zagreb, Europe

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Croatian autonomous mobility company Verne, in partnership with Chinese vendor Pony.ai, has launched fully driverless robotaxi test rides in Zagreb, Europe. This marks the first time passengers in Europe will be transported without a human safety monitor present. The vehicles, based on BAIC's Arcfox Alpha T5 electric SUV, operate on a 13.6-mile route connecting a business district to Zagreb Airport, utilizing Pony.ai's seventh-generation autonomous driving system. AI

IMPACT This launch represents a significant step towards autonomous public transportation in Europe, potentially accelerating adoption and regulatory frameworks for driverless vehicles.

RANK_REASON Launch of driverless robotaxi service in Europe, but it is a test phase and not a full commercial rollout.

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Driverless robotaxis launch in Zagreb, Europe

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. AI Business TIER_1 English(EN) · Graham Hope ·

    Fully Driverless Robotaxis Now Operating in Europe

    The trial is the first of its kind on the continent.

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