Pony AI Inc. announced on March 27, 2025, that it has become the first company authorized to operate paid fully-driverless robotaxis in Shenzhen's Nanshan District. This permit marks a significant milestone as the city's inaugural approval for paid autonomous ride-hailing services within its city centers.
The expansion solidifies Pony AI's leadership by connecting Nanshan, an economic powerhouse with a GDP nearing RMB1 trillion in 2024 and close to 2 million residents, with its existing service zone in Baoan District. This creates Shenzhen's first cross-district driverless network, linking tech hubs like Qianhai and Shenzhen Bay with central areas and critical infrastructure such as Shenzhen Baoan International Airport.
Pony AI's fleet has demonstrated proficiency in Shenzhen's dense urban environment, accumulating approximately 45 million kilometers in autonomous driving mileage, including 5 million driverless kilometers. The service operates daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM, with average daily orders per vehicle reaching approximately 15 in 2024, indicating growing passenger confidence and accelerating public adoption of fully driverless technology.
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