Autonomous taxis debut in Zagreb, marking Europe’s first robot‑taxi rollout
Executive summary: Verne launched autonomous taxis in Zagreb, Croatia, the first such service in Europe. The deployment signals Europe’s entry into large‑scale driverless mobility and exposes reliance on overseas production.
Who is involved: Verne (start‑up), Chinese manufacturers, Croatian authorities
Likely next: Further testing and possible expansion to other European cities, pending regulatory approval.
Verne, a French start‑up, began operating autonomous taxis in Zagreb in early May after previous setbacks. The vehicles, currently built in China, represent the continent’s inaugural driver‑less taxi service. The launch highlights both technological ambition and reliance on foreign manufacturing.
Analysis — what this means
Sectors affected
- Autonomous vehicles
- Mobility services
Key entities
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