Uber Steps Up Robotaxi Race With $10 Billion Investment
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- 24sata (Croatia)seen 22 Aug, 03:19URL changed
now resolves towww.24sata.hr/tech/zagreb-prvi-u-europi-uber-mozete-naruciti-i-bez-vozaca-1148447
- aol.co.ukseen 28 Aug, 09:59description edited
what the description said, before and after
Uber and Wayve had said they would start trips ‘later this summer’ but launch now looks unlikely this yearTransport secretary had said fully driverless taxis could start this spring but launch now looks unlikely this year
- lowellsun.comseen 5 Sept, 18:49headline rewritten
Robotaxis debut in London as Europe weighs more self-driving carsRobotaxi service debuts on London’s busy streets as Europe weighs more self-driving vehicles - journal-advocate.comseen 9 Sept, 09:44headline rewritten
Robotaxis debut in London as Europe weighs more self-driving carsRobotaxi service debuts on London’s busy streets as Europe weighs more self-driving vehicles
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Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- theepochtimes.com20:34
The company plans autonomous-vehicle services in at least 15 cities by year-end.
Fri, 7 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Europe query14:00
Europe hails AI gigafactory plan, but industry fears deeper US tech reliance South China Morning Post
Tue, 11 August 2026
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China pitches AI models to Europe. Is it enough to avoid 2-horse race with US? South China Morning Post
Fri, 14 August 2026
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Watch Inside Europe’s AI & Robotics Boom | Bloomberg Tech: Europe 08/14/2026 - Bloomberg Bloomberg.com
- Google News - Europe query01:00first to report
Uber and China’s Pony AI to Deploy 2,000 Robotaxis in Europe Bloomberg.com
- Google News - Europe query01:00
Pony.ai and Uber Expand Partnership to Deploy Over 2,000 Robotaxis in Europe Business Wire
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Uber partners with China's Pony.ai for 2,000 robotaxis in Europe CNBC
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China's Pony.ai, Uber to jointly deploy over 2,000 robotaxis in Europe Reuters
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China’s Pony.ai, Uber to jointly deploy over 2,000 robotaxis in Europe WTVB
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China’s Pony.ai, Uber to jointly deploy over 2,000 robotaxis in Europe By Reuters Investing.com
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China’s Pony.ai, Uber to jointly deploy over 2,000 robotaxis in Europe SRN News
- Google News - Europe query03:13
Pony.ai, Uber to deploy over 2,000 robotaxis in Europe Investing.com
- Google News - Europe query05:00
Pony.ai and Uber scale robotaxi rollout across Europe Automotive World
- chinaeconomicreview.com05:28
Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony.ai announced on Friday plans to deploy more than 2,000 robotaxis in Europe under an expanded partnership with Uber, reports Reuters. The collabor…
- Google News - Europe query07:13
Uber, Pony.ai plan over 2,000 robotaxis across Europe Anadolu Ajansı
- Google News - Europe query08:39
Uber, Pony.ai to scale robotaxi fleet past 2,000 in Europe Türkiye Today
- Google News - Europe query08:58
Uber and China’s Pony AI to launch over 2,000 robotaxis across Europe Euronews.com
- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:11
Partnership to expand from Zagreb to 4 additional European cities and include future Middle East deployments
- Google News - Europe query10:14
Robotaxis coming to Europe as Uber and China's Pony team up Yahoo Finance UK
- Google News - Europe query10:30
Uber ups robotaxi offensive in Europe, with partnership expansion Tech.eu
- Google News - Europe query10:38
Uber, Pony AI to launch 2,000 robotaxis across Europe Silicon Republic
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Uber and Pony.ai plan to bring 2,000 robotaxis to Europe TechCrunch
- Google News - Europe query11:02
Pony.ai and Uber expand robotaxis partnership in Europe Just Auto
- Google News - Europe query11:40
Thousands Of Chinese Robotaxis Are Coming To Europe, And Uber’s Holding The Door Carscoops
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Pony.ai and Uber expand robotaxis partnership in Europe Yahoo Finance
- Google News - Europe query12:19
Uber and Pony.ai are planning to deploy more than 2,000 robotaxis across Europe qz.com
Sat, 15 August 2026
2 reports- Google News - Europe query06:47
Pony.ai, Uber Expand Partnership, Planning to Deploy Over 2,000 Robotaxis in Five European Cities Gasgoo
- Google News - Europe query08:00
Pony.ai and Uber plan over 2,000 robotaxis in Europe electrive.com
Sun, 16 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Europe query11:09
Uber and China's Pony.ai bring 2,000 robotaxis to Europe AutoNext.co
Mon, 17 August 2026
5 reports- South China Morning Post07:00
China’s autonomous-driving ambitions are winning growing recognition in Europe, with Deutsche Bank raising its target price for Momenta following a key regulatory breakthrough, and Pony.ai expanding its European robotaxi roll-out alongside Uber Technologies. In a research note released on Monday, Deutsche Bank analyst Bin Wang saw Momenta as the “No 1 independent autonomous-driving solution provider globally”, particularly in the urban “navigation on autopilot” (NOA) segment. “Momenta’s...
- Google News - Europe query08:26
Pony.ai and Uber Plan Over 2,000 Robotaxis Across Europe Electric Cars Report
- Google News - Europe query12:17
Uber and Pony.ai Bring 2,000 Robotaxis to Europe Technology Org
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Pony.ai and Uber Expand Partnership to Deploy Over 2,000 Robotaxis in Europe Fuel Cells Works
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2,000 Robotaxis, Four New Cities: Pony AI, Uber Accelerate Europe’s Driverless Push Yahoo Finance
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- Novinky (Czechia)08:05
Taxíky bez řidiče brzy vyrazí na evropské silnice. Americký Uber, který provozuje aplikaci na objednávání odvozu, a čínská firma Pony.ai vyvíjející technologii pro samořiditelná auta, oznámily, že do Evropy nasadí víc než dva tisíce takových vozů, zvaných robotaxi. Obě firmy zároveň chtějí spolupráci rozšířit i na Blízký východ.
Wed, 19 August 2026
10 reports- Google News - Europe query06:39
Chinese robotaxi firms see reduced red tape in Europe as deployment picks up South China Morning Post
- South China Morning Post06:39
The business environment for Chinese robotaxi operators in Europe has become more open over the past year, which would help Chinese firms to commercialise their self-driving technology worldwide, according to Pony AI founder and CEO James Peng. “Compared to last year, there is a clear increase in the openness towards autonomous driving and the willingness to gradually open up some areas for pilot projects in Europe to bolster commercial application,” he told reporters in an online media...
- scmp.com06:39
Europe embraces self-driving technology, opening up further opportunities for Chinese companies to expand overseas fleet, says Pony AI CEO.
- tag911.ae12:56
Dubai is accelerating its move towards autonomous mobility, with its Robotaxi programme now surpassing four million kilometres travelled and recording 7,613 passenger trips since launch.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)18:07
Iz Ubera ističu da sva autonomna vozila moraju zadovoljiti primjenjive regulatorne zahtjeve i sigurnosne standarde prije nego što počnu prometovati na platformi
- tportal (Croatia)18:13
Uber, Verne i Pony.ai pokrenuli su u Zagrebu autonomne vožnje dostupne putem Uberove aplikacije. Zagreb je tako postao prvi europski grad u kojem korisnici mogu rezervirati autonomno vozilo preko Ubera. U početnoj fazi za upravljačem će ipak biti licencirani operater koji će nadzirati vožnju, priopćeno je iz Ubera
3 reprints
- Index.hr (Croatia)19 Aug, 18:52their copy
- Nacional (Croatia)19 Aug, 19:11their copy
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)19 Aug, 19:30their copy
- Channel News Asia19:24
- Google News - Europe query19:29
Uber launches autonomous rides in Zagreb, its first in Europe Reuters
- 24sata (Croatia)19:56
URL changednow www.24sata.hr/tech/zagreb-prvi-u-europi-uber-mozete-naruciti-i-bez-vozaca-1148447
Zagreb je prvo europsko tržište na kojem se ova usluga pokreće u okviru partnerstva Ubera, Vernea i Pony.ai. Kompanije planiraju model proširiti i na druge europske gradove...
- Google News - Croatia query19:56
Uber Launches First Autonomous Rides in Europe Via App in Zagreb, Croatia marketscreener.com
Thu, 20 August 2026
8 reports- Google News - Europe query07:11
Pony.ai and Uber to expand robotaxi service in Europe ITS International
- gulfnews.com07:16
Uber launches Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis in Dubai, letting riders book fully driverless UberX and Comfort trips in Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim via the app.
- Google News - Croatia query08:16
Uber’s launches first European robotaxi service in Croatia Silicon Republic
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Uber app launches autonomous taxi ride in Zagreb SeeNews
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‘Important milestone’: Uber launches first European robotaxi service in Zagreb TVP World
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Uber Launches First European Robotaxi in Zagreb Technology Org
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)12:43
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Tesla 'Intentionally' Not Adding EVs To Robotaxi Fleet; Semi Truck Set For Europe Investor's Business Daily
Fri, 21 August 2026
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Zagreb becomes first European city to offer autonomous rides through Uber Croatia Week
Sun, 23 August 2026
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Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- stripes.com19:59
Tampa Bay Times writer braves the streets of Tampa in one after the self-driving cars began taking passengers around the city late last month.
Tue, 25 August 2026
1 report- Telegram.hr (Croatia)09:52
Iz Rimčeve tvrtke nedavno su najavili da pokreću uslugu autonomnih taksija s Uberom, no to je drugo. Za novac iz EU morao je razviti posve novo vozilo
Wed, 26 August 2026
2 reports- The Guardian World08:48
Uber and Wayve had said they would start trips ‘later this summer’ but launch now looks unlikely this year Business live – latest updates The rollout of robotaxis on the streets of London is unlikely to happen this year, as regulatory and technical hurdles push back the ambitious schedule set out by the UK government. Only weeks ago Uber and London-based Wayve were granted the first minicab licences in the capital to allow them to offer self-driving taxi rides to paying customers – but with a...
- aol.co.uk08:48edited after publishing
Transport secretary had said fully driverless taxis could start this spring but launch now looks unlikely this year
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- insidermonkey.com10:50
On August 18, Pony AI (NASDAQ:PONY) held its second-quarter earnings call, and the headline number was hard to miss.
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- yahoo.com27 Aug, 10:50their copy
Fri, 28 August 2026
3 reports- Novinky (Czechia)12:29
Automobilka Tesla v zámoří stále testuje autonomní taxíky s označením Robotaxi, které rozhodně nejsou bez chyby. Jeden z uživatelů se pochlubil zážitkem, kdy mu cesta dlouhá 3,7 kilometru měla trvat se zajížďkou přes hodinu.
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:26
DVA DANA nakon što je Uber potvrdio lansiranje usluge robotaksija u Zagrebu, pokušali smo iz prve ruke vidjeti kako to izgleda.
- yahoo.com21:00
Former Lyft drivers are finding new work maintaining the self-driving cars that could reshape the gig economy.
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Europe query19:08
Uber (UBER) Launches First Europe AV Rides And Driverless Dubai Fleet Yahoo! Finance Canada
Wed, 2 September 2026
3 reports- cleantechnica.com02:17
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription, on Patreon, or on Stripe. Help us produce all of the high-quality, original content we publish week after week despite the challenges of content-scraping AI, antisocial media, inflation, and other hurdles. Waymo’s big 2026 robotaxi rollout continues. Today, the company started offering robotaxi ... [continued]
- Google News - Europe query17:40
Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm The Guardian
- Channel News Asia23:02
Thu, 3 September 2026
23 reports- Google News - Europe query04:00
Robotaxi service debuts on London's busy streets as Europe weighs more self-driving vehicles The Independent
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Robotaxi service debuts on London's busy streets as Europe weighs more self-driving vehicles Goshen News
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Robotaxi service debuts on London's busy streets as Europe weighs more self-driving vehicles morning-times.com
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Robotaxi service debuts on London's busy streets as Europe weighs more self-driving vehicles Temple Daily Telegram
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Robotaxi service debuts on London's busy streets as Europe weighs more self-driving vehicles Toronto Star
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Robotaxi service debuts on London's busy streets as Europe weighs more self-driving vehicles CT Insider
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Robotaxi service debuts on London's busy streets as Europe weighs more self-driving vehicles CT Insider
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Robotaxi service debuts on London's busy streets as Europe weighs more self-driving vehicles Alton Telegraph
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Robotaxi service debuts on London's busy streets as Europe weighs more self-driving vehicles New Haven Register
- 24sata (Croatia)04:21
Wayveov vozačka umjetna inteligencija (AI Driver) uči iz iskustva poput ljudskog vozača, što mu omogućuje prilagodbu novim cestama, vozilima, vremenskim uvjetima i gradovima, poručili su iz tvrtke
- The Guardian World05:00
Wayve robotaxis added to Uber app and will have human in front ready to take over if needed – but only 15 cars licensed Londoners are now able to hire self-driving taxis for the first time, after rides in Wayve’s autonomous vehicles were added to the Uber app on Thursday. The chances of landing a robotaxi on request immediately are slim, with only 15 vehicles so far licensed. That contrasts with the more than 100,000 private hire vehicles in the capital – roughly the same number of Uber...
- tportal (Croatia)05:50
Uber je u četvrtak u Londonu pokrenuo autonomne vožnje koristeći tehnologiju umjetne inteligencije koju je razvio britanski Wayve, čime je taj grad postao drugi u Europi nakon Zagreba, u kojem tvrtka nudi robotaksije
- Die Zeit (Germany)07:52
Durch die britische Hauptstadt kann man sich nun auch mit einem selbstfahrenden Robotaxi bewegen. Zur Sicherheit sitzt dennoch weiterhin ein Mitarbeiter am Steuer.
- Die Zeit (Germany)07:52
Durch die britische Hauptstadt kann man sich ab sofort auch mit einem selbstfahrenden Robotaxi bewegen. Zur Sicherheit sitzt dennoch weiterhin ein Mitarbeiter am Steuer.
- Google News - Croatia query08:25
Croatia's robotaxi project faces scrutiny over €89.7mn EU funding IntelliNews
- Google News - Croatia query08:25
Croatia's robotaxi project faces scrutiny over €89.7mn EU funding IntelliNews
- blueprint.ng09:09
Uber has launched autonomous ride-hailing services in London in partnership with British artificial intelligence company Wayve, marking another major step in
- Index.hr (Croatia)15:43
FRANCUSKA je odobrila testiranje Teslinih samovozećih automobila na javnim cestama nakon razgovora ministra prometa s Elonom Muskom. U Londonu je Uber već pokrenuo uslugu s 15 robotaksija.
- ABC (Spain)16:25
Uber ha puesto en marcha este jueves sus primeros robotaxis en Londres, convirtiéndose en la primera compañía que opera este tipo de servicios en Europa. El servicio se estrena con una flota inicial de 15 vehículos Ford Mustang eléctricos equipados con la tecnología de conducción autónoma de la compañía británica Wayve, según ha informado la BBC.Aunque se trata de un gran avance, por el momento, todos los trayectos contarán con un conductor humano de seguridad al volante, para que, en caso de...
- AllAfrica16:35
[Daily Trust] Ride-haling company, Uber, in partnership with British Artificial Intelligence company Wayve, has unveiled an autonomous rides in London, marking a new step in the company's expansion of robotaxi services.
- lowellsun.com16:38edited after publishing
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Robotaxis debut in London as Europe weighs more self-driving carsThe initial rollout will use Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles.
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- advocate-news.com3 Sept, 16:38their copy
- journal-advocate.com3 Sept, 16:38their copy
- Google News - Europe query16:38
Robotaxi service debuts on London’s busy streets as Europe weighs more self-driving vehicles The Mercury News
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Robotaxi service debuts on London’s busy streets as Europe weighs more self-driving vehicles Boston Herald
Fri, 4 September 2026
3 reports- Novinky (Czechia)08:58
Společnost Uber nabídne v Londýně možnost jízdy autonomními vozy Ford Mustang Mach-e, které upravila britská společnost Wayve. Jde o první autonomní vozy taxislužby v londýnských ulicích.
- thenextweb.com15:52
Wayve's Uber cars are licensed as private hire vehicles, so a human is legally required. The driverless permit route sits unused.
- tportal (Croatia)16:35
Kad se prije nekoliko godina počelo govoriti o robotaksijima u svijetu, rijetki su mogli zamisliti da bi se takvi automobili kojima upravljaju računala mogli naći na hrvatskim ulicama. Čak i kad je Verne započeo s njihovim testiranjem u travnju 2026., tek su rijetki vjerovali da će moći naručiti robotaksi preko omiljene aplikacije za prijevoz
Sat, 5 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Europe query13:21
OlloBot Debuts Companion Robot ‘OlloNi SS’ in Europe theaiinsider.tech
Tue, 8 September 2026
1 report- tportal (Croatia)11:34
Zagreb je u kolovozu postao prvi europski grad u kojem putnici putem Uberove aplikacije mogu naručiti vožnju autonomnim vozilom. Robotaksiji su na zagrebačke ulice stigli zahvaljujući suradnji Ubera, hrvatske tvrtke Verne i kineske kompanije Pony.ai