Pony AI Inc. announced on June 2, 2025, a strategic partnership with Shenzhen Xihu Corporation Limited, the city's largest taxi operator. This collaboration aims to jointly deploy a fleet of more than 1,000 Pony AI’s seventh-generation (Gen 7) Robotaxis in Shenzhen in the coming years.
The partnership adopts an 'asset-light + AI-empowered model,' where Xihu Group will leverage its extensive experience in fleet management, local regulatory compliance, and service and maintenance networks. Pony AI will focus on AI technology innovations and scalable Robotaxi dispatch and service, creating a mutually beneficial outcome for rapid, large-scale development.
As the first company authorized to operate paid fully-driverless robotaxis within Shenzhen's city centers, Pony AI has demonstrated technical capabilities in navigating complex urban environments. This partnership is expected to accelerate the deployment of safe, efficient, and intelligent mobility services to a broader passenger base in China's tier-one cities.
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