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PONY AI Inc. Announces Inclusion of its Class A Ordinary Shares in the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect ProgramJune 3, 2026 7:49 AM
PR Newswire (US) GUANGZHOU, China, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pony AI Inc. ("Pony.ai" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PONY; HKEX: 2026), a global leader in achieving large-scale mass production and commercialization of autonomous driving technology, today announced that the Company's Class A ordinary shares listed and traded on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Hong Kong Stock Exchange") have been included in the list of eligible securities under the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect program (the "Inclusion"), effective on June 4, 2026, pursuant to the announcement made by the Shanghai Stock Exchange.Following the Inclusion, eligible investors in Chinese Mainland will have direct access to the trading of the Company's Class A ordinary shares. The Company believes the Inclusion reflects the increased market recognition from investors of the Company's business fundamentals and long-term development prospects, and expects it to further broaden the Company's investor base and enhance the trading liquidity of its Class A ordinary shares.About the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock ConnectThe Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect established a two-way trading link between the Shanghai Stock Exchange and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. The stock connect allows qualified Chinese Mainland investors to access eligible Hong Kong shares (Southbound) as well as Hong Kong and overseas investors to trade eligible A-shares (Northbound) subject to a certain amount of daily quota.About Pony AI Inc.Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ: PONY; HKEX: 2026), founded in 2016, is a global leader in achieving large-scale mass production and commercialization of autonomous driving technology. Pony.ai is committed to delivering safe, advanced, and reliable autonomous driving technology and solutions. At the heart of Pony.ai's strategy is its proprietary world model PonyWorld and its Virtual Driver technology. Together, they power the development and scaling of its Robotaxi services, Robotruck services, and Intelligent solutions businesses. With operations spanning China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East, and beyond, Pony.ai stands among a select few companies globally to achieve fully driverless commercial operations. Pony.ai has forged deep and extensive partnerships across the autonomous driving value chain, enabling it to accelerate the commercialization of autonomous driving in line with its ultimate vision: "Autonomous Mobility Everywhere." For more information, please visit: https://ir.pony.ai.Safe Harbor StatementThis press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "likely to," and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Pony.ai's beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Pony.ai's filings with the SEC and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Pony.ai does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pony-ai-inc-announces-inclusion-of-its-class-a-ordinary-shares-in-the-shanghai-hong-kong-stock-connect-program-302790163.htmlSOURCE Pony AI Inc. Original: PONY AI Inc. Announces Inclusion of its Class A Ordinary Shares in the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect Program
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Pony AI Unveils Next-Gen Autonomous Driving Platform in Partnership With NVIDIAApril 27, 2026 6:24 AM
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Pony.ai Inc. (NASDAQ:PONY) has introduced a new autonomous driving domain controller developed in collaboration with NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), marking the latest step in its push toward large-scale self-driving deployment.The system is built on NVIDIA’s DRIVE Hyperion architecture and powered by the DRIVE AGX Thor platform, incorporating NVLink technology to enhance performance and connectivity.Designed for Pony AI’s Level 4 autonomous driving systems, the platform enables advanced capabilities such as multi-sensor data fusion, comprehensive environment perception and interpretation of complex driving scenarios. It also integrates safety redundancy and resilience features to improve reliability.The architecture supports both single-chip and multi-chip configurations, with NVLink enabling communication between two DRIVE Thor system-on-chips. This setup delivers a combined peak computing capacity of 4,000 FP4 TFLOPS. The platform is intended to accommodate a range of compute levels and cooling solutions for different autonomous use cases.“Our collaboration with NVIDIA has supported several critical milestones in Pony AI’s autonomous driving journey,” said James Peng, Founder and CEO of Pony AI. “The next-generation domain controller built on NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion will be a key enabler for the continued evolution of our L4 autonomous driving products and help accelerate large-scale commercialization.”The partnership between Pony AI and NVIDIA dates back to 2017. In 2025, Pony AI began mass production of a Level 4 robotaxi controller powered by four NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin chips, which currently supports its seventh-generation robotaxi fleet.Pony AI also reported that shipments of its “Fangzai” domain controller rose by more than 500% year-over-year in 2025. Its systems are deployed across markets including Germany, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Japan and Switzerland, supporting applications such as last-mile delivery, robotic street cleaning, logistics, mining operations and autonomous shuttle services.Looking ahead, the company plans to expand its robotaxi fleet to more than 3,000 vehicles and operate in over 20 cities worldwide by the end of 2026.Pony AI stock priceNvidia stock price
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Pony.ai Announces New Generation Autonomous Driving Compute Platform Built on NVIDIA DRIVE HyperionApril 25, 2026 3:00 AM
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GUANGZHOU, China, April 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pony AI Inc. ("Pony.ai") (NASDAQ: PONY; HKEX: 2026) today announced its new generation autonomous driving domain controller, a high-performance compute system designed for both Pony.ai's L4 autonomous driving platform and a broader set of customer applications across autonomous mobility. Developed in collaboration with NVIDIA, the new controller is built on the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform and powered by NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor with NVIDIA NVLink, supporting Pony.ai's next phase of commercialization in robotaxis and its growing domain controller business.The new system is designed to deliver significant gains in AI computing performance, energy efficiency and support for the latest AI models, while meeting core L4 requirements such as multi-sensor fusion, full-scenario perception and high-complexity scenario understanding. It is also engineered to further enhance safety redundancy, system robustness and deployment flexibility.Pony.ai expects the new platform to support a portfolio spanning multiple compute tiers and cooling solutions, enabling deployment across a wide range of autonomous applications. With flexible single-chip and multi-chip configurations, the platform is expected to incorporate NVIDIA NVLink to enable high-speed, low-latency communication between the two DRIVE Thor system-on-a-chips (SoCs), achieving a combined maximum computing performance of 4000 FP4 TFLOPS."Our collaboration with NVIDIA has supported several critical milestones in Pony.ai's autonomous driving journey," said Dr. James Peng, Founder and CEO of Pony.ai. "The next-generation domain controller built on NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion will be a key enabler for the continued evolution of our L4 autonomous driving products and help accelerate large-scale commercialization.""Autonomous driving systems are rapidly increasing in complexity, driving the need for scalable, high-performance compute platforms," said Rishi Dhall, Vice President of Automotive at NVIDIA. "Pony.ai has been a long-standing NVIDIA DRIVE customer and ecosystem partner, and we're pleased to see them build their next-generation domain controller on NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion with DRIVE Thor accelerated compute to support advanced L4 autonomous driving applications."The new platform builds on a long-standing collaboration between Pony.ai and NVIDIA that began in 2017. In 2022, Pony.ai launched its in-house developed automotive-grade computing unit powered by single or multiple NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin SoC, which was deployed in its sixth-generation Robotaxis. In 2025, the company began mass production of the world's first L4 Robotaxi domain controller equipped with four NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin SoCs. That controller now powers Pony.ai's seventh-generation (Gen-7) Robotaxis and provides a strong foundation for scalable, fully driverless operations.As one of the few L4 autonomous driving companies globally with full-stack, in-house capabilities across both software and hardware, Pony.ai brings deep expertise in domain controller design. Its software-hardware co-design approach enables system-level optimization across performance, safety and cost.Over the past year, Pony.ai has seen growing demand for its automotive-grade domain controllers across low-speed delivery, robosweeping, logistics, mining, autonomous shuttles and other robotics and intelligent mobility applications. Shipments of its "Fangzai" domain controller in 2025 surged by more than 500% year over year. Customers are spread across dozens of countries, including Germany, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Japan, and Switzerland.Building on Gen-7's gains in cost efficiency, safety and reliability, Pony.ai has also achieved significant milestones in robotaxi commercialization, including unit-economics breakeven in two of China's major metropolitan markets. The company aims to expand its robotaxi fleet to more than 3,000 vehicles and its geographic footprint to more than 20 cities globally by the end of 2026.About Pony AI Inc.Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, a full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates Pony.ai's proprietary software, hardware, and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology.Contact
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Pony.ai Drives Commercialization at Scale with Lower-Cost Robotaxis and New L4 Light TruckApril 24, 2026 12:30 AM
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At Auto China 2026, Pony.ai outlined new steps to advance Robotaxi commercialization through lower-cost Gen-7 vehicles and an upgraded world model to improve "Virtual Driver" training efficiency.The total vehicle cost of Pony.ai's 2027 Robotaxi in China market, including the base vehicle and autonomous driving kit, is expected to fall below RMB 230,000.Pony.ai also unveiled the world's first 100% automotive-grade, fully redundant L4 autonomous light-duty truck, developed with CATL for urban logistics.BEIJING, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pony AI Inc. ("Pony.ai") (NASDAQ: PONY; HKEX: 2026) is advancing the commercialization of Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving through continued cost reduction, fleet expansion and broader product deployment across mobility and logistics.
At Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Pony.ai highlighted progress in lowering the cost of its seventh-generation (Gen-7) Robotaxis, with total vehicle cost of its 2027 Robotaxi in China market, including both the autonomous driving kit and the base vehicle, expected to fall below RMB 230,000, lower than the current starting price of a locally produced Tesla Model 3 in China. The company also pointed to continued robotaxi fleet expansion, a broader L4 product lineup with a new autonomous light-duty truck, and PonyWorld 2.0, its upgraded proprietary world model, as key drivers of continued deployment at scale."Over the past decade, we have remained focused on turning autonomous driving from a concept into real-world infrastructure," said Dr. James Peng, Founder and CEO of Pony.ai. "Today, the question is no longer whether Robotaxi can work. The focus is how to scale it safely, efficiently and at the right cost."After introducing its Gen-7 Robotaxi lineup last year, Pony.ai has expanded its fleet from 270 vehicles to more than 1,400. Supported by a 70% reduction in bill-of-materials cost for its Gen-7 autonomous driving kit, along with continued operational optimization, the company has achieved key commercialization milestones, including unit-economics breakeven in two of Southern China's largest economic hubs. Pony.ai's registered user base has also surpassed 1 million, nearly tripling from a year earlier. These developments further validate both the maturity of Pony.ai's technology and the commercial viability of fully driverless urban fleet operations.The latest cost reductions are expected to support mass production and further advance Pony.ai's "dual-engine" growth strategy across both China and international markets. The company aims to expand its fleet to more than 3,000 Robotaxis by the end of this year and extend its footprint to 20 cities globally, with nearly half of those cities located in overseas markets. Based on its Gen-7 Robotaxi platform, Pony.ai plans to introduce an overseas version tailored to local regulatory requirements, infrastructure conditions and user needs, supporting deployment of more than 1,000 units in international markets.Pony.ai's accelerating commercialization momentum is also reflected in its collaboration with Toyota. The Gen-7 bZ4X Robotaxi has officially received an on-road testing permit in Guangzhou. As production ramps up, the two companies plan to deploy 1,000 bZ4X Robotaxis this year across major tier-one cities in China.New L4 Light Truck Extends Pony.ai's Autonomous Logistics PortfolioAt Auto China 2026, Pony.ai unveiled an L4 electric light-duty truck, the world's first 100% automotive-grade, fully redundant light truck purpose-built for L4 autonomous driving and developed in collaboration with CATL.Built on CATL's Kunshi chassis platform, the vehicle is expected to reduce freight cost per kilometer by 40% to 50% compared with human-driven transport, while offering 18 cubic meters of cargo capacity — 2.6 times that of low-speed autonomous delivery vehicles. With a battery range of 320 to 450 kilometers, it is designed for a wide range of urban logistics scenarios, including parcel distribution, supermarket restocking and cold-chain foodservice delivery.The vehicle is engineered for full-scenario and all-weather L4 autonomous driving. It features full redundancy across steering, braking, communications, power supply, the computing platform and the sensor suite. The vehicle is designed for a service life of 600,000 kilometers, or 20,000 operating hours.The launch of the light-duty truck further strengthens Pony.ai's Robotruck portfolio. The company already operates commercial Robotruck services across trunk-line logistics, dedicated-route logistics and port transportation. Pony.ai also revealed that it has obtained permits for Robotruck platooning operations on the Beijing-Tianjin Expressway and the Beijing-Tianjin-Tanggu Expressway, with a safety operator in the lead vehicle while the following trucks operate without a human driver in the cab.The new L4 light-duty truck shares the same technology stack as Pony.ai's Gen-7 Robotaxis and is intended for deployment in the same operating regions, enabling both platforms to leverage the same operational backbone, including energy replenishment, ground support, service centers and remote assistance. This cross-business reuse of infrastructure and resources is expected to strengthen economies of scale, improve the marginal economics of large-scale deployment, and drive further cost reduction and efficiency gains across both urban logistics and mobility services.PonyWorld 2.0 Supports a More Efficient Path to Scaled L4 DeploymentDr. Tiancheng Lou, Founder and CTO of Pony.ai, announced that the company has completed a major upgrade of its core AI model, PonyWorld 2.0 — the latest evolution of the training system behind Pony.ai's autonomous driving stack.Since 2020, Pony.ai has developed PonyWorld not as a conventional simulation tool, but as a full reinforcement-learning system spanning cloud-side training and onboard deployment. As its fully driverless fleet has scaled, improving autonomous driving performance has increasingly depended on improving the world model itself — particularly its ability to represent real-world dynamics and traffic interactions with sufficient accuracy and realism.The key advance in PonyWorld 2.0 is its ability to diagnose where performance remains weak, guide more targeted data collection, and support more efficient model training. This creates a stronger closed-loop data flywheel: larger-scale driverless operations generate more valuable real-world data, which improves the world model, strengthens the onboard system, and in turn supports broader deployment.While continuing to advance its AI capabilities, Pony.ai has emphasized that safety remains the foundation of autonomous driving commercialization. Lou said, "Fail-operational capability across the entire system should become a universal industry standard for Level 4 autonomous driving." A fail-operational system helps ensure that even in the event of an unexpected hardware or software failure, the vehicle can maintain core driving functions through comprehensive redundancy and execute a safe pull-over maneuver, supporting safer large-scale driverless operations.About Pony AI Inc.Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, a full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates Pony.ai's proprietary software, hardware, and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology.Contact
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Pony.ai Launches PonyWorld 2.0, a Self-Improving Physical AI Engine for Autonomous DrivingApril 10, 2026 12:32 AM
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New world model upgrade enables AI to diagnose its own weaknesses, guide targeted data collection, and support the next phase of large-scale L4 commercializationGUANGZHOU, China, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pony AI Inc. ("Pony.ai") (NASDAQ: PONY; HKEX: 2026), a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous driving technology, today announced the launch of PonyWorld 2.0, the latest upgrade to its proprietary world model and a major advancement in the core training system behind the company's autonomous driving stack.PonyWorld 2.0's most important advance is its ability to diagnose its own weaknesses and guide targeted improvement. The upgrade brings three core capabilities: self-diagnosis, targeted data collection in scenarios where the model still falls short, and more efficient training focused on the hardest cases.The launch comes as the autonomous driving industry enters a new commercial phase. The challenge is no longer just proving that driverless technology works. It is now about improving performance quickly and consistently enough to support broader deployment, stronger unit economics, and sustained technical leadership.Since 2020, Pony.ai has been building PonyWorld not as a basic simulation tool for generating synthetic data, but as a full reinforcement learning training system spanning cloud-side training and vehicle-side deployment. As the system matured, improving the capabilities of Pony.ai's "Virtual Driver" increasingly came to depend on improving the world model that trains it, particularly its ability to represent real-world dynamics and interactions with sufficient accuracy and realism."PonyWorld 2.0 is an important step toward a more self-improving approach to autonomous driving development," said Dr. Tiancheng Lou, Founder and CTO of Pony.ai. "As AI systems become more capable, they can play a larger role not only in learning to drive, but also in guiding their own improvement — making L4 development more scalable over time."PonyWorld 2.0 is already being applied across Pony.ai's L4 driverless fleet and R&D system to improve safety, ride comfort, and traffic efficiency while supporting faster fleet expansion and commercialization.After validating the unit economics of robotaxi operations in two major metropolitan markets in China with its seventh-generation robotaxi fleet, Pony.ai has entered a faster phase of commercialization across both China and international markets. The company is targeting a fleet of more than 3,000 vehicles by the end of this year, with deployments spanning 20 cities globally. Nearly half of those cities will be in overseas markets.A New Training Paradigm for Scalable AutonomyThat scale creates a new technical requirement. As driverless operations grow from hundreds of vehicles to thousands and beyond, it becomes both harder and more important to keep improving safety and performance without regression.In Pony.ai's view, a true world model must do more than generate virtual scenarios. It must define what good driving means, model the physical world with high precision, and reproduce realistic interactions between the AI driver and surrounding traffic participants across both edge cases and everyday traffic.PonyWorld 2.0 is designed to make that process more efficient. A structured intention layer allows the model to form an internal representation of why it made a decision, making large-scale self-diagnosis possible. The system can review its own decisions, compare intent with outcomes, and identify the types of scenarios where additional learning is needed. It can then generate targeted data-collection tasks for human teams, which gather the relevant real-world samples, feed them back into the cloud, and help recalibrate the world model for more precise training.In Pony.ai's view, that changes the development process itself. In the early stages of autonomous driving, progress depended heavily on human engineers to design rules, label data, and decide what to train next. PonyWorld 2.0 points to a different model. As AI systems become more capable, they can take over more of their own improvement cycle, while human engineers increasingly serve as operators of a directed data-collection loop shaped by the system's own learning needs.Pony.ai believes the technical approach behind PonyWorld 2.0, including high-accuracy world modeling, self-diagnosis, and targeted evolution, could become relevant over time to a broader class of physical AI training systems that must learn safely and efficiently in real-world environments. In that sense, PonyWorld 2.0 represents not only a deeper investment in the core training capabilities that could help define the next stage of physical AI, but also a technical approach whose relevance may extend over time to a broader set of physical AI scenarios beyond autonomous driving.To learn how Pony.ai's world model has progressed, evolved, and reached its self-improving 2.0 stage, please read: https://blog.pony.ai/the-evolution-of-pony-ais-world-model/ About Pony AI Inc.Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, a full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates Pony.ai's proprietary software, hardware, and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology.Contact
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Pony.ai Advances Global Deployment with Launch of Europe's First Commercial Robotaxi Service in ZagrebApril 8, 2026 5:20 AM
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Members of the public can now book rides through the Verne app in Zagreb, Croatia, with Uber app integration to followThe launch marks a new milestone in Pony.ai's dual-engine growth strategyZAGREB, Croatia, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pony AI Inc. ("Pony.ai") (NASDAQ: PONY; HKEX: 2026), a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous driving technology, today announced that its robotaxi program in partnership with Verne and Uber has officially begun commercial service in Zagreb, Croatia, marking Europe's first commercial robotaxi service.Beginning today, members of the public can book and pay for Pony.ai-powered robotaxi rides through the Verne app. The service will soon also be available through the Uber app. The initial service zone covers key districts of the Croatian capital, with plans to expand coverage across the city. Operating daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., the service initially spans approximately 90 square kilometers across the wider Zagreb city center area, including Zagreb Airport.The service launch comes two weeks after Pony.ai, Verne and Uber announced their partnership to introduce robotaxis in Europe. For Pony.ai, the launch represents an important advancement in the company's dual-engine growth strategy, extending its commercial robotaxi footprint into Europe and building on its latest momentum in scaling robotaxi operations across domestic and international markets. It follows Pony.ai's recent Gen-7 unit economics ("UE") breakeven milestones in two of China's tier-one cities, validating the commercial readiness of its technology and business model."This launch marks an important milestone for Pony.ai as we continue to expand our commercial robotaxi operations globally," said Dr. James Peng, Founder and CEO of Pony.ai. "As we advance our dual-engine growth strategy, Zagreb represents both our first commercial robotaxi service in Europe and a meaningful validation of our Gen-7 robotaxi capabilities in a new market. Together with strong partners, we are building a scalable path to bring safe, reliable, and accessible autonomous mobility to more users around the world.""For the first time in Europe, there is a real commercial robotaxi service. People can use it and take real autonomous rides," said Marko Pejkovic, Co-Founder and CEO of Verne. "We said we would launch in Zagreb in 2026. Today, we did. This is just the start."For Pony.ai, the commercial service rollout in Zagreb demonstrates the adaptability of its autonomous driving solution across diverse regulatory and operating environments. The swift service launch also underscores the efficiency of Pony.ai's joint-deployment model, under which Pony.ai contributes its proven robotaxi platform and operational know-how, while partners such as Verne lead local operations, market readiness, and regulatory execution.As Pony.ai continues to expand its robotaxi business, the company expects its dual-engine strategy and joint-deployment model to continue driving fleet growth and supporting its goal of reaching 3,000 vehicles in its fleet by the end of this year.About Pony AI Inc.Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, a full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates Pony.ai's proprietary software, hardware, and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology.Contacts
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Pony.ai Advances Global Deployment with Launch of Europe's First Commercial Robotaxi Service in ZagrebApril 8, 2026 5:00 AM
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Members of the public can now book rides through the Verne app in Zagreb, Croatia, with Uber app integration to followThe launch marks a new milestone in Pony.ai's dual-engine growth strategyZAGREB, Croatia, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pony AI Inc. ("Pony.ai") (NASDAQ: PONY; HKEX: 2026), a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous driving technology, today announced that its robotaxi program in partnership with Verne and Uber has officially begun commercial service in Zagreb, Croatia, marking Europe's first commercial robotaxi service.Beginning today, members of the public can book and pay for Pony.ai-powered robotaxi rides through the Verne app. The service will soon also be available through the Uber app. The initial service zone covers key districts of the Croatian capital, with plans to expand coverage across the city. Operating daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., the service initially spans approximately 90 square kilometers across the wider Zagreb city center area, including Zagreb Airport.The service launch comes two weeks after Pony.ai, Verne and Uber announced their partnership to introduce robotaxis in Europe. For Pony.ai, the launch represents an important advancement in the company's dual-engine growth strategy, extending its commercial robotaxi footprint into Europe and building on its latest momentum in scaling robotaxi operations across domestic and international markets. It follows Pony.ai's recent Gen-7 unit economics ("UE") breakeven milestones in two of China's tier-one cities, validating the commercial readiness of its technology and business model."This launch marks an important milestone for Pony.ai as we continue to expand our commercial robotaxi operations globally," said Dr. James Peng, Founder and CEO of Pony.ai. "As we advance our dual-engine growth strategy, Zagreb represents both our first commercial robotaxi service in Europe and a meaningful validation of our Gen-7 robotaxi capabilities in a new market. Together with strong partners, we are building a scalable path to bring safe, reliable, and accessible autonomous mobility to more users around the world.""For the first time in Europe, there is a real commercial robotaxi service. People can use it and take real autonomous rides," said Marko Pejkovic, Co-Founder and CEO of Verne. "We said we would launch in Zagreb in 2026. Today, we did. This is just the start."For Pony.ai, the commercial service rollout in Zagreb demonstrates the adaptability of its autonomous driving solution across diverse regulatory and operating environments. The swift service launch also underscores the efficiency of Pony.ai's joint-deployment model, under which Pony.ai contributes its proven robotaxi platform and operational know-how, while partners such as Verne lead local operations, market readiness, and regulatory execution.As Pony.ai continues to expand its robotaxi business, the company expects its dual-engine strategy and joint-deployment model to continue driving fleet growth and supporting its goal of reaching 3,000 vehicles in its fleet by the end of this year.About Pony AI Inc.Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, a full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates Pony.ai's proprietary software, hardware, and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology.Contacts
Pony.ai: media@pony.ai
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Pony.ai's Singapore AV Deployment Enters By-Invite Rides, Advancing Dual-Engine StrategyApril 7, 2026 5:24 AM
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Received regulatory approval to enter by-invite rides in Singapore, the final phase before public-facing servicesMarks a key milestone in Pony.ai's collaboration with ComfortDelGro and its overseas commercialization roadmapSINGAPORE, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pony AI Inc. ("Pony.ai") (NASDAQ: PONY; HKEX: 2026), a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous driving technology, today announced that its autonomous mobility service, operated in collaboration with ComfortDelGro in Singapore, has received regulatory approval to enter by-invite rides, the final phase before public-facing services.This marks a significant milestone in Pony.ai's deployment in Singapore and further advances the company's dual-engine strategy, under which Pony.ai is scaling its autonomous mobility business across both China and overseas markets. The latest progress in Singapore also reflects Pony.ai's ongoing collaboration with local partners and regulators to support the deployment of autonomous mobility in Singapore.Operated on a 12-kilometre route in north-east Punggol, the service connects residents in Punggol Northshore and Waterway Sunrise to key amenities including Oasis Terraces, Punggol Plaza, One Punggol and Punggol Coast Mall, while also providing direct access to Punggol Coast MRT station and bus interchange. The route takes around 55 minutes to complete and is expected to save residents up to 15 minutes compared with current public transport options.Dr. James Peng, Founder and CEO of Pony.ai, said: "Singapore is an important step in Pony.ai's global commercialization strategy. Entering by-invite rides with ComfortDelGro moves this project into a more operational phase and brings our autonomous mobility technology closer to real daily commuting scenarios. We look forward to continuing to work closely with ComfortDelGro and local stakeholders to support the next phase of deployment in Singapore."Pony.ai first announced its Singapore deployment in September 2025, positioning the market as an important part of its international expansion. The program builds on Pony.ai's broader strategic partnership with ComfortDelGro, which began with the signing of an MoU in July 2024 and was followed by an autonomous mobility pilot in Guangzhou in March 2025. Together, the two companies have been working to support autonomous mobility deployment in Singapore in alignment with the city-state's efforts to strengthen first- and last-mile connectivity through new transport solutions.The Singapore milestone also reflects Pony.ai's broader dual-engine growth strategy. With a Robotaxi model that has already validated unit economics and demonstrated commercial viability in China, Pony.ai is now bringing that proven experience to more international markets, while continuing to broaden and deepen its domestic footprint. Singapore represents an important step in applying Pony.ai's proven commercialization experience to overseas markets.The by-invite rides phase will allow invited participants from the local community to experience the service ahead of its next stage of deployment. During this phase, Pony.ai and ComfortDelGro will continue to work closely with Singapore's Land Transport Authority and local stakeholders to gather rider feedback and further refine service operations as the program progresses toward public-facing service.About Pony AI Inc.Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, a full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates Pony.ai's proprietary software, hardware, and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology.Contact
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Pony AI shares climb after earnings beat and strong robotaxi growthMarch 26, 2026 6:37 AM
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Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:PONY) reported fourth-quarter results on Thursday that topped analyst forecasts, posting adjusted earnings per share of $0.12 and revenue of $29.1 million. The company also unveiled a strategic agreement to introduce what it described as the first commercial robotaxi service in Europe, with operations set to begin soon in Zagreb.Shares of the autonomous driving company rose 2.81% in pre-market trading following the release, supported by the earnings beat, strong growth in robotaxi-related revenue and the newly announced partnership with Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER).Revenue from robotaxi services surged 160% year over year to $6.7 million during the quarter, while fare-based revenue jumped more than 500% compared with the same period last year. Overall revenue declined 18% to $29.1 million from $35.5 million in the year-earlier quarter, largely due to the timing of project-based revenue recognition within the licensing and applications segment, where revenue fell 53% to $9.4 million. Robotruck services revenue edged up 1.2% to $13.1 million.“2025 marked an amazing year for Pony.ai,” said Dr. James Peng, Chairman and CEO. “We realized scaling-up in top-line, Robotaxi fleet size, operational footprint and user base, while validating our business model by achieving unit economics breakeven in multiple tier-one cities in China.”The company said it reached consecutive unit economics breakeven in Guangzhou and Shenzhen within four months of launching its Gen-7 robotaxi platform. On March 22, 2026, daily net revenue per Gen-7 vehicle hit a record RMB394, supported by around 25 rides per vehicle in Shenzhen.Pony AI’s fleet expanded to more than 1,400 vehicles as of March 25, 2026, and the company aims to grow that number to over 3,000 units by the end of 2026. Operations have recently expanded to Croatia, Hangzhou and Changsha, with the firm targeting deployments in more than 20 cities worldwide by the end of the year.Adjusted net loss widened to $49 million from $41.3 million in the same quarter last year, reflecting increased upfront investments aimed at accelerating commercialization. Cash and cash equivalents stood at $1.5 billion as of December 31, 2025.Pony AI stock price
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Pony.ai Targets 3,000 Robotaxis in Over 20 Cities in 2026; Expects Dual Engines to Drive Full-fledged GrowthMarch 26, 2026 5:00 AM
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Pony.ai has validated its Robotaxi business model in two of China's largest cities, demonstrating core strengths in mass production, service operation and fully driverless technology. Built on these capabilities, the company is rapidly expanding across both domestic and international markets through a dual-engine strategy.GUANGZHOU, China, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pony AI Inc. ("Pony.ai") (NASDAQ: PONY; HKEX: 2026), a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous driving technology, today announced financial results that point to accelerating momentum in its robotaxi commercialization, with growth in the fourth quarter of 2025 extending into 2026 as the company scales its fleet, expands into new markets and deepens collaboration across its ecosystem.According to the company's unaudited financial results released today, robotaxi revenue in the fourth quarter of 2025 rose 160% year over year, while fare-charging revenue surged more than 500%, driven by fleet expansion and increasing user adoption."2025 marked an amazing year for Pony.ai. We realized scaling-up in top-line, Robotaxi fleet size, operational footprint and user base, while validating our business model by achieving unit economics ("UE") breakeven in multiple tier-one cities in China." said Dr. James Peng, Founder and CEO of Pony.ai, "as we look to 2026, we believe the foundation we have established in China will enable us to replicate this model in overseas markets and build dual growth engines to support our next phase of accelerated growth."The company expects its top-line will grow at a faster speed in 2026, as it will scale up fleet size to over 3,000 and expand operational areas to deploy Robotaxis in over 20 cities globally. Among them, nearly half will be located in overseas markets.Dual-Engine Strategy to Drive Stronger GrowthA key driver of Pony.ai's accelerated growth has been the expansion of its robotaxi services as its dual-engine strategy across China and overseas markets continues to gain traction. Its total fleet expanded to 1,446 units as of March 25 from less than 300 units nearly a year ago.Commercialization momentum continued to strengthen, driven by rising user adoption, increasing paid orders, and improving unit economics. In China, total users approached one million by late March, nearly tripled from a year ago. By mid-February, total paid Robotaxi orders in Shenzhen this year had already exceeded the city's full-year 2025 total. On March 22, its seventh-generation ("Gen-7") robotaxi fleet in Shenzhen achieved an all-time high of RMB 394 in daily revenue per vehicle, with 25 orders per vehicle. In February, Pony.ai also achieved UE breakeven in Shenzhen, following the same milestone in neighboring Guangzhou in late 2025.Pony.ai's confidence in the sustained growth of its Robotaxi business is rooted in its strong autonomous driving technology and the rider experience it delivers. "Our PonyWorld model and AI Virtual Driver deliver a demonstrably superior ride experience, seamlessly navigating peak-hour traffic, extreme weather, and complex road conditions. This translates into a consistent, reliable and high-quality 24/7 service that exceeds many riders' expectation, fostering greater user willingness to pay. In turn, this enables us to implement balanced pricing, the key drivers behind our positive UE," said Dr. Tiancheng Lou, CTO of Pony.ai.Operational expansion is also unfolding across a broader set of markets at home and abroad. In China, the company expanded into Changsha and Hangzhou in March, two emerging new tier-one cities. Internationally, it began deployment in Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia in Europe. In the Middle East, Pony.ai launched its first commercial fare-charging robotaxi service in Doha, Qatar, through cooperation with Mowasalat Karwa, and is progressing toward the official approval to conduct fully driverless operation later this March in Dubai."With Gen-7 already delivering commercial results in China and unit-economics breakeven achieved in multiple tier-one cities, we believe we are entering a new stage of scaled commercialization," Peng said. "By deepening collaboration with ecosystem partners and advancing our joint deployment model, we believe we can expand more efficiently and accelerate fleet deployment across markets."Joint Deployment Model Boosts Capital EfficiencyTo support that next phase of expansion, Pony.ai said it plans to further advance a joint deployment model with partners to improve capital efficiency and drive stronger growth in both robotaxi fleet expansion and top-line revenue.The joint deployment model is a win-win partnership in which Pony.ai provides autonomous driving solution, partners provide vehicle funding support, and both parties share operating revenues. According to Pony.ai, it has already adopted this model in partnerships with Toyota, Chenqi Mobility in Guangzhou and ATBB in Beijing.Fleet expansion is also being supported by Pony.ai's multi-OEM partnerships, including its deepened strategic partnership with Toyota, which enabled the February start of mass production for one of its Gen-7 models. Pony.ai expects 1,000 bZ4X robotaxis to be produced in 2026 to support further deployment.Improved Quarterly Results Reflect Strengthened Financial PositionPony.ai reported net income of US$75.5 million in the fourth quarter, compared with a net loss of US$181.1 million in the same period of 2024. The company said the first-ever quarterly profitability was primarily attributable to an increase in the fair value of trading securities."Our first-ever quarterly GAAP-level net profit demonstrated the success of our strategic investments across the ecosystem. We are making front-loaded investment to drive our commercialization at a quicker pace. Backed by our strengthened balance sheet and disciplined investments, we are poised for our next phase of accelerating growth." said Dr. Leo Wang, CFO of Pony.ai.For the full year of 2025, total revenue rose 20% year over year to US$90.0 million, driven mainly by strong growth in robotaxi and licensing and applications revenues. Net loss narrowed 72% to US$76.8 million.Beyond robotaxi, Pony.ai said its other business lines also delivered robust performance. Robotruck service revenues were US$40.6 million in 2025, supported by deeper cooperation with Sinotrans to enhance fleet operations. Licensing and applications revenue rose 19.7%, driven mainly by growing demand for the company's autonomous domain controller from customers in low-speed robot delivery, robosweepers, logistics, and humanoid robotics sectors.Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, restricted cash and long-term debt instruments for wealth management stood at US$1,514.8 million as of December 31, 2025, compared to the balance of US$587.7 million as of September 30, 2025.
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Verne, Pony.ai, and Uber Partner to Launch Europe’s First Commercial Robotaxi ServiceMarch 26, 2026 4:15 AM
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The partnership will soon begin in Zagreb, before expanding to additional cities in Europe and beyond
Verne, Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai”) (NASDAQ: PONY; HKEX: 2026), a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER), today announced a strategic partnership to launch the first commercial robotaxi service in Europe, beginning in Zagreb soon, with initial deployment work already underway, including public-road validation.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260326938590/en/Uber, Pony.ai, and Verne partner to launch Europe’s first commercial Robotaxi service, beginning soon in Zagreb
The three companies plan to collaborate on the deployment of a commercial robotaxi service, combining Pony.ai’s autonomous driving system, Uber’s global mobility platform, and Verne’s service ecosystem and operational framework. Under this model, Pony.ai will provide its autonomous driving solution; Verne will act as fleet owner and service operator; and Uber will integrate the service into its global ride-hailing network, complementing Verne’s own customer-facing platform. Together, the companies aim to build a scalable path toward commercial robotaxi services in Zagreb and, over time, potentially into additional European cities and other markets, with plans to scale to a fleet of thousands of robotaxis over the next few years.
As part of this collaboration, the companies have already begun on-road testing in Croatia’s capital, Zagreb, using Pony.ai’s Gen-7 autonomous driving system, deployed on the Arcfox Alpha T5 Robotaxi. With preparations for fare-charging services underway, Zagreb is emerging as the first market for commercial robotaxi service in Europe.
Verne will lead the process of ensuring market readiness and obtaining European regulatory approval for these launches, while coordinating the deployment of Pony.ai’s robotaxis across both Verne and Uber’s networks. This approach ensures consistent performance, safety, and experience, and establishes a scalable framework for expansion into additional markets. As part of the partnership, Uber intends to invest in Verne and support future expansion as a strategic partner.
“Partnering with Uber and Verne represents an important milestone as we continue to expand autonomous mobility globally,” said Dr. James Peng, Founder and CEO of Pony.ai. “In China, our Gen-7 has achieved meaningful commercial scale, including unit economics breakeven in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, demonstrating the readiness of our technology and business model. By leveraging this experience, we are well-positioned to accelerate commercialization internationally, combining our technology with Uber’s global platform and Verne’s role in enabling multi-market deployment, to build a scalable and sustainable autonomous mobility ecosystem.”
“Europe needs autonomous mobility that can move from testing to a real service,” said Marko Pejkovic, CEO of Verne. “At Verne, we are bringing together the technology, platform, and operational capabilities required to make this a reality, starting in Zagreb before expanding to new markets.”
“Through a strong ecosystem of partnerships, autonomous mobility can both scale globally and more effectively,” said Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber. “By bringing together Pony.ai’s proven autonomous driving technology, Verne’s operational and market expertise, and Uber’s global platform, we’re taking an important step toward making autonomous ride-hailing available to more riders in more places.”
About Pony AI Inc.
Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, a full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates Pony.ai's proprietary software, hardware, and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology.
About Verne
We are named after Jules Verne, who imagined journeys enabled by technologies long before they existed. Verne is building the operational layer for autonomous mobility in Europe and beyond. Since 2019, we’ve worked on deploying autonomous ride hailing in complex urban environments through operations, integration, and regulatory enablement, making it part of everyday life. At the core, we design how it works and how it feels, keeping the human in mind.
About Uber Technologies, Inc.
Uber's mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 72 billion trips later, we're building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.
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Verne, Pony.ai, and Uber Partner to Launch Europe's First Commercial Robotaxi ServiceMarch 26, 2026 4:15 AM
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The partnership will soon begin in Zagreb, before expanding to additional cities in Europe and beyondZAGREB, Croatia, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Verne, Pony AI Inc. ("Pony.ai") (NASDAQ: PONY; HKEX: 2026), a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies, Inc., today announced a strategic partnership to launch the first commercial robotaxi service in Europe, beginning in Zagreb soon, with initial deployment work already underway, including public-road validation.The three companies plan to collaborate on the deployment of a commercial robotaxi service, combining Pony.ai's autonomous driving system, Uber's global mobility platform, and Verne's service ecosystem and operational framework. Under this model, Pony.ai will provide its autonomous driving solution; Verne will act as fleet owner and service operator; and Uber will integrate the service into its global ride-hailing network, complementing Verne's own customer-facing platform. Together, the companies aim to build a scalable path toward commercial robotaxi services in Zagreb and, over time, potentially into additional European cities and other markets, with plans to scale to a fleet of thousands of robotaxis over the next few years.As part of this collaboration, the companies have already begun on-road testing in Croatia's capital, Zagreb, using Pony.ai's Gen-7 autonomous driving system, deployed on the Arcfox Alpha T5 Robotaxi. With preparations for fare-charging services underway, Zagreb is emerging as the first market for commercial robotaxi service in Europe.Verne will lead the process of ensuring market readiness and obtaining European regulatory approval for these launches, while coordinating the deployment of Pony.ai's robotaxis across both Verne and Uber's networks. This approach ensures consistent performance, safety, and experience, and establishes a scalable framework for expansion into additional markets. As part of the partnership, Uber intends to invest in Verne and support future expansion as a strategic partner."Partnering with Uber and Verne represents an important milestone as we continue to expand autonomous mobility globally," said Dr. James Peng, Founder and CEO of Pony.ai. "In China, our Gen-7 has achieved meaningful commercial scale, including unit economics breakeven in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, demonstrating the readiness of our technology and business model. By leveraging this experience, we are well-positioned to accelerate commercialization internationally, combining our technology with Uber's global platform and Verne's role in enabling multi-market deployment, to build a scalable and sustainable autonomous mobility ecosystem.""Europe needs autonomous mobility that can move from testing to a real service," said Marko Pejkovic, CEO of Verne. "At Verne, we are bringing together the technology, platform, and operational capabilities required to make this a reality, starting in Zagreb before expanding to new markets.""Through a strong ecosystem of partnerships, autonomous mobility can both scale globally and more effectively," said Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber. "By bringing together Pony.ai's proven autonomous driving technology, Verne's operational and market expertise, and Uber's global platform, we're taking an important step toward making autonomous ride-hailing available to more riders in more places."About Pony AI Inc.Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, a full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates Pony.ai's proprietary software, hardware, and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology.About Verne We are named after Jules Verne, who imagined journeys enabled by technologies long before they existed. Verne is building the operational layer for autonomous mobility in Europe and beyond. Since 2019, we've worked on deploying autonomous ride hailing in complex urban environments through operations, integration, and regulatory enablement, making it part of everyday life. At the core, we design how it works and how it feels, keeping the human in mind.About Uber Technologies, Inc.Uber's mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 72 billion trips later, we're building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.
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Pony.ai and Chenqi Mobility Launch Joint Robotaxi Fleet with Initial Delivery of Over 100 Gen-7 VehiclesMarch 18, 2026 9:00 PM
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GUANGZHOU, China, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pony.ai, a global leader in achieving large-scale mass production and commercialization of autonomous driving technology, today announced the delivery of an initial batch of more than 100 seventh-generation ("Gen-7") Robotaxis to Guangzhou Chenqi Mobility Technology, a leading ride-hailing and Robotaxi operations platform in China.The vehicles, based on the GAC AION V model, will join Chenqi's ride-hailing platform OnTime Mobility and begin commercial operations soon. At the same time, Pony.ai and Chenqi Mobility signed an upgraded strategic cooperation agreement in Guangzhou to jointly build a Robotaxi fleet and expand geographic coverage beyond current operations, marking a new phase in their long-standing partnership.Under the upgraded collaboration framework, Pony.ai will focus on the research, development, and continued iteration of its core autonomous driving technology, the "Virtual Driver." Through a technology licensing model, Pony.ai will generate recurring revenue by providing its autonomous driving system to fleet partners. Chenqi Mobility will be responsible for fleet asset ownership, safety assurance, vehicle dispatching, and platform operations. By combining Pony.ai's technological leadership with Chenqi's mobility platform expertise, the two companies aim to foster a replicable, scalable commercialization model where both partners generate sustainable returns from fleet operations.Pony.ai's Gen-7 Robotaxi platform represents one of the most advanced autonomous driving solutions in the industry, delivering improvements across safety, cost efficiency, and passenger experience. Built entirely with automotive-grade components, the vehicle is designed for a lifespan of up to 600,000 kilometers, while the cost of the autonomous driving kit has been reduced by 70% compared with the previous generation.The Gen-7 Robotaxi also introduces a range of passenger-focused enhancements, including Bluetooth unlocking, in-vehicle voice interaction, online music, and pre-trip climate control. Improved acceleration and braking control help ensure smoother rides and reduce motion discomfort, further enhancing passenger comfort.Pony.ai has already achieved positive unit economics with Gen-7 Robotaxis in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, two of China's largest tier-1 cities, demonstrating strong commercial viability as the industry moves toward large-scale deployment.Pony.ai and Chenqi Mobility have built a strong collaborative foundation over the past several years. Since 2022, the two companies have jointly operated Robotaxi services in Guangzhou, accumulating extensive real-world operational experience. The upgraded partnership underscores both companies' long-term commitment to advancing autonomous mobility and reflects the growing momentum behind Pony.ai's Gen-7 autonomous driving system.As a growing number of fleet and mobility partners deepen their collaboration with Pony.ai, the Company is accelerating the mass production and large-scale commercial deployment of Gen-7 Robotaxis, keeping it firmly on track to exceed its 3,000 Robotaxi vehicle target by the end of 2026.
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Pony.ai Expands Robotaxi Access with Integration into Tencent Mobility ServiceMarch 12, 2026 10:30 PM
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GUANGZHOU, China, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pony.ai, a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous driving technology, today announced expanded access to its robotaxi ride-hailing service through integration into Tencent Mobility Service. The launch marks another milestone in Pony.ai's commercialization of autonomous mobility and represents the latest advancement in its strategic partnership with Tencent Cloud, first announced in April 2025.Users in designated areas of Guangzhou can now book fully driverless rides via Tencent's WeChat "Mobility Services" portal. After entering their pickup and drop-off locations, users can opt for an autonomous ride if the route falls within Pony.ai's service coverage. Tencent's WeChat is one of China's most widely used consumer apps, with a user base exceeding one billion. The integration further expands Pony.ai's presence in the WeChat ecosystem, where users previously accessed its service through the company's Mini Program. The service is also expected to be integrated into Tencent Maps in the near future.The rollout builds on the broader collaboration between Pony.ai and Tencent Cloud, which spans cloud computing, mapping, smart cabin, virtual simulation, and AI. Leveraging Tencent's platform reach and technical infrastructure, Pony.ai aims to further enhance service accessibility while supporting the stable and scalable operation of its autonomous fleet.Since 2025, Pony.ai has accelerated the commercialization of its robotaxi business. The company was the first in China to launch fully driverless ride-hailing operations across all four tier-one cities, namely Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. Its total Robotaxi fleet has surpassed 1,159 vehicles and is expected to further expand to more than 3,000 units by the end of 2026.Pony.ai continues to strengthen industry partnerships to support long-term scaling and ecosystem development. In China, the company has established deep collaborations with a range of mobility and transportation platforms, including Alipay, Amap, Xihu Group, Sunlight Mobility, Chenqi Technology, and Jinjiang Taxi.Internationally, Pony.ai works closely with global partners such as Stellantis, Uber, Bolt, ComfortDelGro, Luxembourg-based Emile Weber and Mowasalat in Qatar. These collaborations support testing, pilot programs, and fleet deployments as part of the company's global expansion strategy.
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Pony.ai Expands Robotaxi Commercialization With ATBB, Advancing Asset-Light Scaling Across Urban and Airport MobilityJanuary 28, 2026 2:00 AM
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BEIJING, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pony.ai, a global leader in achieving large-scale mass production and commercialization of autonomous driving technology, today announced a strategic partnership with Beijing ATBB Travel & Express Service Co., Ltd., a premium mobility service provider in China, as it continues to scale Robotaxi commercialization through an asset-light, partnership-driven model.Under the collaboration, Pony.ai and ATBB will jointly deploy and operate Robotaxi services in China's tier-1 cities, while also expanding the application of autonomous driving in airport and business travel scenarios. The partnership reflects Pony.ai's broader asset-light strategy of accelerating Robotaxi deployment by working with established mobility operators that contribute fleet investment, service expertise and platform resources, supporting Robotaxi commercialization while improving capital efficiency, asset utilization and unit economics."We're excited to partner with ATBB as we take another step forward in bringing autonomous driving into everyday transportation," said Dr. James Peng, Founder and CEO of Pony.ai. "As autonomous driving technology matures, the challenge is no longer proving that it works, but deploying it efficiently and sustainably. By working with partners that bring deep mobility expertise and strong service capabilities, we can accelerate adoption, strengthen the economics of Robotaxi operations, and make fully driverless services a practical part of people's daily journeys.""We're pleased to be working with Pony.ai to combine our deep experience in premium mobility services with industry-leading fully driverless technology," said Lixin Shao, Chairman of ATBB. "Through this partnership, we aim to help shape the next generation of intelligent mobility services, delivering a truly private, tailored and technology-driven Robotaxi experience for customers who value both quality and efficiency, while opening new opportunities in premium autonomous mobility."As part of the agreement, the two companies plan to jointly establish a Robotaxi fleet powered by Pony.ai's seventh-generation Robotaxi vehicles. The fleet will operate in China's tier-1 cities, including routes linking airports and high-speed rail stations. The jointly operated vehicles are expected to complement Pony.ai's existing Robotaxi network, adding capacity and supporting a wide range of travel needs, from daily urban trips to airport transfers.The initial Robotaxi fleet will be integrated into Pony.ai's proprietary ride-hailing platform as well as third-party mobility ecosystems. Pony.ai will also integrate its self-operated Robotaxi vehicles into ATBB's Xinghui Mobility platform, allowing both parties to share access to demand and fleet resources within a more flexible and scalable deployment framework.The partnership will also deepen the deployment of autonomous driving in airport transfer and business travel scenarios. With fully driverless operations, Robotaxis offer a combination of on-time performance, enhanced privacy and customizable in-vehicle experiences. These features are expected to appeal to premium and business-class travelers, positioning Robotaxis as a differentiated mobility option for frequent business travelers who expect a higher standard of ground transportation.The ATBB partnership builds on Pony.ai's rapid progress in scaling commercial Robotaxi operations across China and internationally.In 2025, Pony.ai achieved several major milestones, including securing China's first citywide permit for fully driverless commercial Robotaxi operations in Shenzhen and expanding commercial services across Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai. The company's total Robotaxi fleet has surpassed 1,159 vehicles, exceeding its fleet targets for 2025, and Pony.ai has announced plans to expand to more than 3,000 Robotaxis by the end of 2026.Pony.ai has also reported that its Gen-7 Robotaxi operations reached city-wide unit economics breakeven in Guangzhou, reinforcing the commercial viability of its large-scale Robotaxi model. As more partners participate in fleet investment and operations, Pony.ai expects its asset-light approach to play an increasingly important role in supporting rapid and sustainable growth in both domestic and international markets.
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