The partnership enables Uber users in Zagreb to book self-driving rides via the app, expanding autonomous vehicle testing in Europe.
Uber Technologies (UBER) and autonomous vehicle startup Pony.ai (PONY) launched Europe’s first autonomous ride-hailing service in Zagreb, Croatia. Riders can now book self-driving vehicles directly through the Uber app, marking a milestone for commercial autonomous mobility in the region.
The collaboration follows Uber’s prior autonomous ride tests in the U.S. and Pony.ai’s deployments in China and California. No financial terms were disclosed, but the move signals growing competition in autonomous ride services as companies seek regulatory approval for broader rollouts.
Shares of Uber and Pony.ai remained largely unchanged in pre-market trading, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid regulatory and scalability challenges for autonomous vehicles.