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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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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.

Signal weather

The story has moved beyond the first headline and now acts as a reliable context anchor.

Why now

This story is still moving and pulling follow-up coverage.