A Croatian startup called Verne, launched under the Rimac Group, is entering the robotaxi market with an initial service in Zagreb. The company has secured investment from Uber, signaling a strategic partnership to expand in the European autonomous vehicle space. This move represents a new challenger in the competitive robotaxi sector, backed by established automotive and ride-hailing players.
Background
The robotaxi market is currently dominated by companies like Waymo and Cruise in the US, with significant investment and regulatory hurdles in Europe. Rimac Group is known for its high-performance electric vehicles and battery technology.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Mar 26, 2026 at 04:15 PM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10