Veon Launches Autonomous Vehicle Pilot in Ukraine with Uklon
Veon, a global digital operator, has announced the initiation of an autonomous vehicle pilot project in Ukraine through its ride-hailing platform Uklon, which is owned by Veon's Kyivstar. The pilot, conducted in partnership with Boryspil International Airport, utilizes advanced autonomous vehicle technologies such as onboard sensors, LiDAR, real-time connectivity, vehicle telemetry, and remote operations infrastructure. Remote human operators will oversee the vehicles during the pilot phase. This initiative is part of Uklon's strategy to establish itself as a key player in Ukraine's future autonomous mobility and robotaxi ecosystem, working closely with regulators and the airport. Veon Group CEO Kaan Terzioglu highlighted that this project is a result of Veon's $1.3 billion investment in Ukraine's digital infrastructure from 2023 to 2026, aimed at generating next-generation services. 
