Pony.ai launches public driverless Robotaxi service in Shanghai's Pudong district

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On August 1, Pony.ai officially rolled out its fully driverless ride-hailing service in Shanghai's Pudong district, according to a post on its WeChat account.

The move follows Pony.ai's announcement at the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference ("WAIC 2025") on July 26 that it was among the first companies to secure the latest batch of intelligent connected vehicle pilot operation licenses in Shanghai. Partnering with Jin Jiang Transport, a subsidiary of Jin Jiang International, Pony.ai committed to launching public-facing driverless ride services starting from the Jinqiao and Huamu areas in Pudong.

The official launch marks a key step in putting that plan into practice.

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In its initial phase, Pony.ai and Jin Jiang Transport are offering a regular weekday Robotaxi service in the Jinqiao and Huamu neighborhoods. From 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, residents can book rides via the Pony.ai mobile app or mini-program.

The service is designed to cater to both commuting and leisure travel needs, with routes covering key destinations such as the Pudong New Area Government offices, LaLaport shopping mall, Century Park, and Pudong Football Stadium Metro Station—connecting major business districts, landmarks, and transport hubs.

Pony.ai says its autonomous driving system has logged over 50 million kilometers of global road testing, proving its safety and reliability in diverse conditions, including extreme weather and complex traffic environments.

Building on this foundation, the company plans to refine the Robotaxi experience and gradually expand coverage and pickup/drop-off points in Pudong, aiming to make autonomous mobility accessible to a wider audience and accelerate large-scale adoption of the technology.