Pony.ai launches paid unmanned Robotaxi service in Shenzhen

Beijing (Gasgoo)- On January 31, Chinese autonomous driving solution provider Pony.ai received the unmanned intelligent connected vehicle commercial pilot license from Shenzhen's Bao'an District. This marks the commencement of the country's first commercial operation of unmanned Robotaxis in the central urban areas of a first-tier city.

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Additionally, Pony.ai, in collaboration with GAC Group’s ride-hailing platform OnTime, jointly obtained Bao'an District’s intelligent connected vehicle commercial pilot license.

Since introducing autonomous ride-hailing services in Shenzhen in 2022, Pony.ai has garnered widespread market recognition and positive user reviews, with an average daily order volume reaching 200. Operating in several core areas, Pony.ai's service spans nearly 500 pick-up and drop-off points, operating from 8:30 AM to 10:30 PM, including rush hours. Users can seamlessly summon unmanned Robotaxis through the PonyPilot+ app, enjoying a safe, comfortable, and efficient travel experience.

Pony.ai has so far deployed unmanned Robotaxi fleets in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, initiating commercial fee-based services in these cities. The company has accumulated over 29 million kilometers in autonomous road-testing distance, including 2.5 million kilometers in autonomous testing with safety operators onboard and 600,000 kilometers in fully unmanned driving tests.