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%.