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Uber Is Bringing Thousands Of Chinese Robotaxis To Europe As Its Driverless Push Gets Bigger

Uber is positioning its ride-hailing network as the platform through which autonomous-vehicle developers can reach customers at scale. (Credit: Unsplash)

Uber is increasing its bet on driverless taxis, teaming up with Chinese autonomous-driving company Pony.ai to deploy 2,000 units across Europe as competition to commercialize self-driving technology intensifies.

The companies also plan to expand their partnership into the Middle East, significantly widening an alliance that has already put commercial robotaxis on the streets of Croatia.

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