Driverless rides in Manchester, UK
As of November 11, 2026, no driverless service is open to the public in Manchester yet. Pony.ai is testing there.
Data updated · Last verified
Services in Manchester
| Operator | Service | Status | Who can ride | How to book | Hours | Fares | Driver | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pony.ai | Robotaxi | Testing | No public rides | — | — | No public service | — | Oct 14, 2026 |
Map and area
Pony.ai: Announced October 14, 2026: Pony.ai is extending its Zagreb partnership with Uber and Verne to Manchester, with plans to bring Gen-7 robotaxis to the city, and says testing is underway. Manchester is the third European city named under the Pony.ai and Uber plan, after Zagreb and London. No rides can be booked.
Latest updates
- Pony.ai, Uber and Verne bring Gen-7 robotaxis to Manchester @PonyAI_tech on X Officially verified
Questions
Can I ride today?
Pony.ai: No public rides. No passenger service is available to the public here.
How do I book?
Pony.ai: No public booking channel listed.
Is anyone in the driver’s seat?
Pony.ai: AVwhere has not confirmed this.
Sources and limitations
- Pony.ai · x.com · Last verified Oct 14, 2026Added from Pony.ai's Oct 14, 2026 post; not yet in the coverage sheet. The post says testing is underway but gives no area, start date or launch date. Verne operates the fleet in Zagreb; its role in Manchester was not described beyond the partnership.
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