Uber Pony.ai Robotaxis Expand in Europe
Uber Pony.ai robotaxis program will expand across Europe and the Middle East, scaling Level 4 deployment and shifting trader focus to execution risk.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Announced plans to deploy more than 2,000 Pony.ai robotaxis across Europe.
- Pairs Pony.ai's Level 4 autonomous driving with Uber's booking and payments platform.
- Day-to-day fleet operations may be handled by local partners selected per market.
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Uber Technologies Inc. said in a press release on Aug. 13, 2026, that its Uber Pony.ai robotaxis program will expand across additional European cities and into the Middle East, pairing Pony.ai’s Level 4 autonomous driving technology with Uber’s booking and payment platform.
Scale and Commercial Model
The companies plan to deploy more than 2,000 Pony.ai robotaxis across Europe, extending the existing commercial service in Zagreb, Croatia, to four additional cities and adding Middle East expansion. Pony.ai will provide Level 4 autonomous driving technology and rider and operational expertise, while Uber will supply customer access through its mobility platform, including booking, payment, and customer service. Day-to-day fleet operations may be managed by local partners selected for each market.
Partnership History and Rollout Plan
Uber and Pony.ai first announced their collaboration in May 2025. In 2026, they launched Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb with Croatian mobility company Verne as the local fleet owner and operator. The expanded program will build on this deployment, with rollout details announced in phases. The press release was issued at 9:00 p.m. ET on Aug. 13, 2026.
