Pony.ai Deploys Fully Driverless Robotaxis in Dubai, Eyes Commercial Launch in H2 2026
Pony.ai plans to deploy more than 3,000 Robotaxis across over 20 cities globally in 2026, with overseas markets expected to account for nearly half.
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Pony.ai plans to deploy more than 3,000 Robotaxis across over 20 cities globally in 2026, with overseas markets expected to account for nearly half.
Pony.ai launched Europe’s first public robotaxi service in Zagreb, partnering with Verne and Uber, covering 90 square kilometers.
Pony.ai launched robotaxi services in Singapore’s Punggol area, aiming for future global expansion with proven operational models.
Pony.ai reported 2025 revenues of RMB 629 million, with significant growth from its Robotaxi business and plans to expand globally.
The Gen-7 Robotaxi has achieved positive per-vehicle profitability in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
The seventh-gen Robotaxi cut BOM costs by 70% and generated average daily net revenue of RMB 338 ($49.3) per vehicle with 23 daily orders.
The Arcfox Alpha T5 Robotaxi fleet has surpassed 600 units, allowing Pony.ai to reach its 2025 scaling target ahead of schedule and supporting a goal of 3,000 Robotaxis by end-2026.
Uber and Lyft will start a pilot program using Baidu’s Apollo Go RT6 robotaxis in the UK in 2026.
Pony.ai’s Robotaxi fleet in Guangzhou now generates about RMB 299 ($41.86) in daily revenue per vehicle after discounts and refunds, reaching per-vehicle revenue break-even in November.
In Han’s view, models that still rely on safety drivers or use remote fallback systems, or those that simply rebrand L2++ as Robotaxis, cannot be considered “true L4.”