Uber and China’s Pony.ai plan to launch robotaxis in London
Uber is expanding its autonomous vehicle footprint by partnering with Pony.ai to test robotaxis in London. This move is part of Uber's broader strategy to deploy autonomous ride-hailing services in 15 global cities by 2026.
Why it matters
The expansion highlights the rapid scaling of autonomous vehicle partnerships as ride-hailing companies race to integrate driverless technology into urban transport networks.
Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle maker Pony.ai plan to launch a robotaxi service in London as part of an expanded partnership to bring driverless cars to Europe. The two companies said on Thursday that they would begin testing Pony.ai’s Gen-7 robotaxis in London in the coming weeks.
The announcement is the latest instance of Uber’s ambitious push into autonomous vehicle technology through a growing web of partnerships and investments. The ride-hailing company has struck deals with more than 30 autonomous vehicle companies , including Pony.ai, over the past few years as it seeks to capture a share of the autonomous delivery and ride-hailing markets.
Uber expects to offer AV trips in as many as 15 cities globally by the end of 2026, roughly split between U.S. and international markets.
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