Pony.ai Advances in China's Robotaxi Race with 24/7 Service and Shanghai Expansion
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PONY AI Inc. Starts Gen-7 Robotaxi Road Testing In Beijing, Completing Major City Testing Rollout
BEIJING, China, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PONY AI Inc. ("Pony.ai" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: PONY), a global leader in large-scale autonomous mobility, today announced that the seventh-generation ("Gen-7") Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation ("BAIC") Robotaxi model began road testing in
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Pony.ai expands its robotaxi services in China, launching 24/7 operations in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, while also securing a permit for driverless commercial services in Shanghai's Pudong district.
Pony.ai Expands Robotaxi Operations in China
Pony.ai, a leading player in China's autonomous vehicle sector, has made significant strides in expanding its robotaxi services across major Chinese cities. The company recently launched 24/7 robotaxi operations in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, marking a crucial milestone in its growth strategy
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Shanghai Expansion and Regulatory Approval
In a major development, Pony.ai secured a landmark permit for fully driverless commercial robotaxi services in Shanghai's Pudong financial district. This approval makes Pony.ai the only company with permits for fully driverless commercial operations across all four of China's tier-one cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen
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.The company plans to initially launch its service in the strategic areas of Jinqiao and Huamu, near the Lujiazui financial hub, targeting a premium user base. This expansion brings robotaxi services within 3 kilometers of Shanghai's Lujiazui financial district, home to some of the world's tallest buildings
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.Technological Advancements
Pony.ai's autonomous driving system has demonstrated significant progress. The company's Level 4 automotive-grade autonomous driving domain controller has surpassed 2 million kilometers of on-road testing, validating its hardware reliability and software adaptability
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The company's perception capabilities rely on a fusion of 128-beam LiDAR, 8-megapixel cameras, and 4D imaging millimeter-wave radar, enabling 360-degree, real-time awareness, even in low-light settings
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Market Performance and Challenges
Despite these operational achievements, Pony.ai's stock performance has been volatile. While the company's shares have surged over 106% in the past three months, they have only gained 0.7% year-to-date, lagging behind the NASDAQ Golden Dragon China Index
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.The company has also faced challenges, including a short-seller report from Grizzly Research in July, which accused Pony.ai of falsifying autonomous driving data and using misleading marketing tactics. In response, Pony.ai has pointed to its recent milestones and plans for significant fleet expansion
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.Future Plans and Competition
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Pony.ai has confirmed plans to begin mass production in 2025 with a 1,000-vehicle autonomous fleet, a key move toward achieving scale and long-term cost efficiency
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. The company is also expanding its presence globally, with plans to deploy robotaxis in Dubai, with trials set to begin in late 20255
.As the robotaxi race in China intensifies, Pony.ai faces competition from other players like WeRide and Baidu's Apollo Go. The company's recent advancements and regulatory approvals position it strongly in this competitive landscape, but challenges remain in achieving profitability and overcoming investor skepticism in this rapidly evolving sector.
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