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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

Uber begins self-driving robotaxi trial in Manchester

An electric vehicle with the logos of Uber, Pony and Verne on its side
A self-driving Uber taxi launched with its partners Pony and Verne in the Croatian capital, Zagreb. Photograph: Uber

Uber has begun a trial of autonomous vehicles on the streets of Manchester as it looks to bring robotaxis to cities around the UK.

The first self-driving cars are operating, using the technology of its partner firms Pony and Verne, with whom Uber recently launched Europe’s first autonomous taxi service in the Croatian capital, Zagreb.

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