Source: The Verge
Summary
Verne, a robotaxi company under Rimac Group, has launched a service in Zagreb, Croatia. The company aims to provide autonomous transportation in the city. Verne’s robotaxis will be monitored by human operators. The service is initially available in a limited area of Zagreb. Verne plans to expand its service to other cities in the future.
Our Reading
The launch follows a familiar script.
Verne’s robotaxis are not entirely autonomous, relying on human oversight. The company promises to expand its service, but for now, it’s limited to a small area. This “launch” sounds like a beta test with a fancier name. Verne’s robotaxis are just another iteration of existing autonomous vehicle tech. Because what Croatia really needed was a robotaxi service with a human in the loop.
Author: Evan Null
