Overview
- Pony.ai announced a strategic collaboration with Beijing ATBB to jointly deploy fully driverless Robotaxi services in China’s tier-1 cities and on routes connecting airports and high-speed rail stations.
- The initial fleet will be powered by Pony.ai’s seventh-generation vehicles and will complement the company’s existing network for urban trips and premium airport and business travel use cases.
- Vehicles will be integrated into Pony.ai’s ride-hailing platform and ATBB’s Xinghui Mobility ecosystem to share demand and fleet resources for more flexible operations.
- Pony.ai frames the deal as part of an asset-light model that leverages partners for fleet investment and service expertise to improve capital efficiency and operating economics.
- The company reports key groundwork for scale, including China’s first citywide fully driverless permit in Shenzhen, a fleet exceeding 1,159 vehicles, citywide breakeven for Gen-7 operations in Guangzhou, and a plan to surpass 3,000 Robotaxis by the end of 2026.