A little-known Croatian startup is coming for the robotaxi market with help from Uber
Verne, the robotaxi company launched under Rimac Group, is starting with a service in Zagreb, Croatia.
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A little-known Croatian startup is coming for the robotaxi market with help from Uber
Verne, the robotaxi company launched under Rimac Group, is starting with a service in Zagreb, Croatia.
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