Pony.ai and Uber Revolutionize European Transportation with 2,000 Robotaxis

In a significant leap forward for autonomous transportation, Pony.ai and Uber have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership, aiming to deploy over 2,000 Pony.ai Robotaxis across Europe. This ambitious collaboration builds on the success of their existing commercial service in Zagreb, which is set to be integrated into the Uber platform soon. The partnership will introduce Pony.ai's cutting-edge autonomous driving technology to four additional European cities, with further details on the rollout to be announced in phases.

The expansion of this partnership is a clear indication of the growing demand for autonomous transportation solutions. Pony.ai, a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous driving technology, has been at the forefront of this revolution. With its proven track record of operating paid, fully driverless Robotaxi services in China's four tier-one cities, Pony.ai has achieved city-wide breakeven unit economics in multiple markets, validating its commercially sustainable model for operating Robotaxis at scale.

Uber, with its leading global mobility platform, will provide customer access to Pony.ai's Robotaxi services, including booking, payment, and customer service capabilities. This synergy will enable the seamless integration of Pony.ai's autonomous driving technology with Uber's extensive network of human drivers, creating a hybrid platform that combines the best of both worlds. Day-to-day fleet operations will be carried out by established local fleet partners selected for each market, ensuring that the services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each city.

The joint-deployment model, which brings together three core functions required to operate Robotaxi services at scale – Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving technology, a leading mobility platform, and day-to-day fleet operations – will be instrumental in achieving commercial scale. This model allows technology, platform, and fleet partners to work together in the same market, while individual partners may also take on more than one role. Vehicle funding and ownership can sit with different partners depending on the market, providing flexibility and adaptability in the face of changing market conditions.

For Pony.ai, this expanded partnership with Uber marks a significant evolution of its growth strategy, complementing its continued expansion into new markets with fleet deployments at regional scale. The collaboration dates back to May 2025, when Pony.ai and Uber first announced plans to bring Pony.ai Robotaxis onto the Uber platform in international markets. The success of this partnership has paved the way for further innovation, with the companies working together to launch Europe's first commercial Robotaxi service in Zagreb, in collaboration with Croatian mobility company Verne.

According to Dr. James Peng, Founder and CEO of Pony.ai, 'This expanded agreement marks an important new phase in the partnership between Pony.ai and Uber. It reflects our shared commitment to bringing safe, reliable Robotaxi services to more European cities.' Sarfraz Maredia, Global Head of Autonomous Mobility & Delivery at Uber, added, 'The next chapter for autonomous mobility is about moving from individual launches to repeatable commercial scale. Together with Pony.ai, we're combining advanced autonomous technology with Uber's hybrid platform, on-the-ground experience, and operational excellence, to build a model that can quickly and reliably expand across cities.'

As the world embarks on a new era of transportation, the partnership between Pony.ai and Uber is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of autonomous mobility. With its 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. The potential for growth and innovation is vast, and the collaboration between Pony.ai and Uber is a significant step forward in making autonomous transportation a reality for millions of people around the world.

In conclusion, the expanded partnership between Pony.ai and Uber is a groundbreaking development that promises to revolutionize the transportation landscape in Europe and beyond. As the world becomes increasingly urbanized, the need for safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions has never been more pressing. With Pony.ai's cutting-edge autonomous driving technology and Uber's leading global mobility platform, this partnership is poised to make a significant impact on the future of transportation, and we can expect to see many more exciting developments in the months and years to come.