Riders in Zagreb become the first in Europe to book an AV through Uber, powered by Pony.ai and operated by Verne.

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER), Verne and Pony AI Inc. ("Pony.ai") (NASDAQ:PONY, HKEX: 2026))) today announced the launch of autonomous rides on the Uber app in Zagreb, marking the first time riders in Europe can book an AV with Uber.

From today, riders can book an autonomous ride within key areas of Zagreb, including the city centre, with service availability and geographic coverage set to expand over time. At launch, a licensed operator will be on-board monitoring behind the wheel, as part of our phased introduction, before fully driverless operations begin in the future.

The new service brings together Pony.ai’s autonomous driving technology, Verne’s service ecosystem and operational framework, and Uber’s global mobility platform. Under this model, Pony.ai provides its autonomous driving solution; Verne acts as fleet owner and service operator; and Uber integrates the service into its ride-hailing network and delivers the rider experience via its app.