Uber Technologies (UBER) launched autonomous rides in Zagreb, Croatia, marking the company's first driverless service available through its booking application in Europe.
The service combines Pony AI's (PONY) autonomous-driving technology, Verne's fleet ownership and operating capabilities, and Uber's ride-hailing platform.
A licensed operator will be onboard at launch to monitor the vehicle as part of a phased rollout toward fully driverless operations, Uber said Wednesday in a statement.
The companies plan to use Zagreb as a model for expanding the service to additional European cities, with more markets to be announced later this year.
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