Uber, Verne and Pony.ai said on Wednesday they had launched autonomous rides in Zagreb, making the Croatian ​capital the first European city where ‌users can book a self-driving vehicle through Uber's app.

Here are more details:

• Currently, riders can book ​robotaxis in key areas in ​Zagreb, including the city center, with service ⁠availability and geographic coverage expected to ​expand over time, the companies said.
• During the initial ​phase, a licensed operator will be on board to monitor the vehicle as the companies ​work toward fully autonomous operations, they ​said.
• Chinese robotaxi firm Pony.ai provides the autonomous driving technology, while Croatian startup ‌Verne ⁠serves as the fleet owner and service operator and Uber integrates the service into its ride-hailing platform.
• The launch advances ​the partnership announced ​in ⁠March, with the companies planning to expand the service to ​additional European cities.
• Riders can book ​the ⁠service by requesting a UberX or Comfort ride through the Uber app, which ⁠will ​show vehicle details and ​instructions when a self-driving car is available.