Pony.ai, ComfortDelGro jointly launch Robotaxi service in Guangzhou

Beijing (Gasgoo)- On March 12, Chinese autonomous driving solution provider Pony.ai and ComfortDelGro Corporation officially launched their joint autonomous ride-hailing service (Robotaxi service) in Guangzhou, according to Pony.ai's announcement on March 17.

Signing ceremony; photo credit: Pony.ai

This follows a memorandum of understanding signed in July 2024, in which both companies announced plans to introduce autonomous mobility services in China before expanding to other countries and regions. After nearly six months of preparation, the first phase of their collaboration has now commenced.

ComfortDelGro is a global multimodal mobility service operator with a presence in 12 countries and a network of over 29,000 taxis worldwide, boasting extensive operational experience and fleet management capabilities. Pony.ai, on the other hand, provides advanced self-driving solutions. It is the first company in China to secure driverless ride-hailing permits across Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen cities, with operations extending to Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.  

Under this collaboration, multiple autonomous passenger vehicles will operate in Guangzhou. Pony.ai will handle daily technical support and vehicle management systems, while ComfortDelGro will leverage its expertise in managing large-scale fleets to refine the operational framework for autonomous ride-hailing, ensuring service quality and rapid response mechanisms.