# Uber invests in Verne robotaxi company

> Uber confirms investment in Croatia's autonomous robotaxi firm.
- Title: Uber invests in Verne robotaxi company · EVwire | Shortify
- Summary: Uber confirms investment in Croatia's autonomous robotaxi firm. Uber has invested in Verne, a Croatian robotaxi company, after CEO Marko Pejković confirmed…
- Keywords: uber, verne, croatia, robotaxi, marko pejkovic, dara khosrowshahi, pony ai, zagreb, cars, technology, climate, invests
- Source: EVwire — https://evwire.com/p/verne-ceo-confirms-uber-investment-robotaxi-europe
- Author: Simon Alvarez
- Published: 2026-10-05T08:13:04.477+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: uber, verne, croatia, robotaxi, marko pejkovic, dara khosrowshahi, pony ai, zagreb, cars, technology, climate
## Verne CEO confirms Uber investment
Verne co-founder and CEO Marko Pejković confirmed Uber has invested in Verne on LinkedIn.

> I can confirm - yes Uber has invested in Verne
## Uber CEO visits Verne in Zagreb
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi visited Verne in Zagreb and took a driverless ride using Verne's technology.

> Dara tried a robotaxi without a safety driver in Zagreb and was delighted with the experience
## Verne's autonomous vehicle
Verne is building a purpose-built two-seater robotaxi without steering wheel or pedals.

> the "final" Verne car without steering wheel and pedals
## Investment details
Uber previously stated it "intends to invest" in Verne but has now confirmed the investment.

> Uber has invested in Verne
## Robotaxi testing in Zagreb
Verne and Uber added driverless robotaxis to Zagreb app with safety operator in August 2026.

> Uber added Verne robotaxis to its Zagreb app with a safety operator still on board
## Next steps for Verne
Verne plans to remove safety operators for invited riders on a 22-kilometer route linking Zagreb airport with city center.

> a 22-kilometer (13.7-mile) route linking Zagreb's airport with Verne's headquarters and the city center
## Key takeaway

Uber has invested in Verne, a Croatian robotaxi company, after CEO Marko Pejković confirmed the move on LinkedIn.