From EVwire · Simon Alvarez · · 1m 10s
Uber Verne Investment Confirmed
Uber investor status confirmed by Verne co-founder Mate Rimac.
In brief
Uber investor status confirmed by Verne co-founder Mate Rimac. Verne co-founder Mate Rimac stated Uber is an investor and strategic partner after Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi tested Verne's robotaxi in Zagreb. Originally reported by EVwire.
Uber investment status
Uber has changed its position from 'intends to invest' to 'is an investor' in Verne.
“Uber is an investor and strategic partner in Verne”
Mate Rimac's Facebook post
Mate Rimac described Uber as 'an investor and strategic partner' after CEO Dara Khosrowshahi tested Verne's robotaxi in Zagreb.
“Uber is an investor and strategic partner in Verne”
Uber's March statement
Uber previously stated it 'intends to invest in Verne' in a March 26, 2026 press release.
“As part of the partnership, Uber intends to invest in Verne and support future expansion as a strategic partner”
Robotaxi test in Zagreb
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi tested Verne's robotaxi without a safety driver in Zagreb.
“Dara tried a robotaxi without a safety driver in Zagreb and was delighted with the experience”
Verne's robotaxi expansion
Verne and Pony.ai achieved full driverless operation for invited riders in a 22-kilometer stretch from Zagreb airport to city center.
“Verne and Pony.ai went fully driverless for invited riders, running between Zagreb's airport and both Verne's headquarters and the city center over a 22-kilometer (13.7-mile) stretch”
Verne's two-seater prototype
Verne developed a dedicated autonomous two-seater with no steering wheel or pedals for 9 out of 10 ride-hailing sessions.
“Verne noted that it opted to design its robotaxi with two seats because 9 out of 10 ride-hailing sessions are with just 1 or 2 people”
Investment confirmation expected
EVwire expects an official investment announcement from Uber in the coming weeks.
“EVwire expects an official communication on the investment in the coming weeks”
The key point
Verne co-founder Mate Rimac stated Uber is an investor and strategic partner after Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi tested Verne's robotaxi in Zagreb.
