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Pony.ai Signs Deal with Dubai RTA to Deploy Autonomous Robotaxis

The agreement advances Dubai’s goal of converting 25% of urban journeys to autonomous transport by 2030.

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Overview

  • The MoU sets a phased rollout that begins with supervised trials in 2025 and targets fully driverless service by 2026.
  • Shares of Pony.ai surged nearly 17% on Nasdaq following the partnership announcement, reflecting strong investor response.
  • The company will start mass production of its cost-reduced seventh-generation autonomous driving kit in the second half of 2025.
  • Pony.ai holds robotaxi testing permits across the United States, China, South Korea and Luxembourg, reinforcing its global footprint.
  • Existing partnerships with Uber and collaborations with Toyota, GAC Motor and BAIC Motor underpin efforts to scale its robotaxi network.