Pony AI Inc. announced on July 26, 2025, that it has received a permit to provide fully driverless commercial Robotaxi services in Shanghai’s Pudong New Area. This achievement, issued at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2025, demonstrates increasing regulatory trust and recognition in the company’s technology and safety standards.
This approval makes Pony AI the only company with fully driverless commercial Robotaxi service permits in all four of China’s tier-one cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. The company will launch fully driverless ride-hailing services initially in the core business district of Jinqiao and Huamu, with plans for expansion to other regions.
Pudong New Area, with a population of over 5 million and nearly 1,400 square kilometers, is a hub for financial institutions and multinational corporations. The strategic location of Jinqiao and Huamu, less than 3 kilometers from Shanghai’s financial district of Lujiazui, positions Pony AI to engage with premium users and unlock substantial commercial opportunities.
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