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Uber and Pony.ai Partner to Launch Robotaxi Pilot in Middle East

The collaboration will deploy Pony.ai’s autonomous vehicles on Uber’s platform, starting with safety operators onboard before transitioning to full autonomy.

The Uber logo is shown on the building in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 14, 2024.  REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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Overview

  • Uber and Pony.ai announced a strategic partnership to integrate Pony.ai's seventh-generation robotaxis into Uber’s ride-hailing platform.
  • The initial pilot will launch in a key Middle Eastern market later in 2025, with plans for international expansion.
  • During the pilot phase, vehicles will have safety operators onboard, transitioning to fully autonomous operations over time.
  • This partnership supports Pony.ai’s global expansion strategy and Uber’s efforts to strengthen its presence in the competitive autonomous mobility sector.
  • Following the announcement, Pony.ai’s Nasdaq-listed shares rose nearly 13%, while Uber’s shares experienced a slight decline of about 1%.