SHENZHEN, China, March 27, 2025 — Pony AI Inc. (Nasdaq: PONY), a leading company in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous driving, announced today that it has been granted a license to operate fully driverless commercial Robotaxi services in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District. This follows the successful launch of its paid robotaxi services in the adjacent Bao’an District. Pony.ai is the first and only company approved to provide fully driverless commercial robotaxi services in Nanshan District, marking another important step in its efforts to commercialize autonomous driving in one of China’s most dynamic cities.
Nanshan District, known for its modern infrastructure, offers a mix of business, entertainment, and leisure. With nearly 2 million residents in almost 200 square kilometers, Nanshan is larger than many global cities, such as San Francisco, which has about 800,000 residents in approximately 120 square kilometers. Notably, Nanshan’s GDP reached nearly RMB1 trillion in 2024, ranking first in Guangdong Province and among the top three districts in China.
The district features some of Shenzhen’s most well-known destinations, including China Resources Tower, a major business center with the upscale retail complex MixC Shenzhen Bay; Coastal City, a popular shopping center; and Shenzhen Bay Park, one of the city’s most popular parks. By offering its paid robotaxi services in this vibrant district and at these key locations, Pony.ai provides convenient, efficient, and innovative transportation options that improve the experience for residents and visitors. This achievement highlights Pony.ai’s technological leadership, reinforcing its position at the forefront of the industry and accelerating the widespread commercialization of its autonomous driving solutions.
Dr. James Peng, co-founder and CEO of Pony.ai, stated, “Expanding our fully driverless commercial robotaxi services to Nanshan District will speed up public adoption and build confidence in fully driverless technology as we apply it to everyday urban situations. Navigating Shenzhen’s dense urban environment in all weather conditions – with complex road networks and heavy traffic – will further demonstrate the readiness, reliability, and adaptability of our technology for large-scale deployment. As one of the few companies worldwide with fully driverless autonomous driving solutions, we are dedicated to scaling our robotaxi operations and leading the industry into its next phase.”
Since receiving Shenzhen’s first city-level driverless pilot license to operate intelligent connected vehicles in August 2023, Pony.ai has quickly expanded its robotaxi services network to connect the city’s central districts. With the addition of Nanshan District, Pony.ai’s robotaxi services now cover Shenzhen’s main economic and transportation hubs, seamlessly connecting downtown areas, major transit points, highways, and business centers, such as Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, Shenzhen Bay Port, and Qianhai Free Trade Zone. Users can now easily book rides across these areas via the PonyPilot App or WeChat Mini Program.
To date, Pony.ai has accumulated approximately 45 million kilometers of autonomous driving mileage, including about 5 million driverless kilometers. Its robotaxi services are gaining popularity and receiving consistently positive user feedback, with average daily orders per vehicle reaching about 15 in 2024.
About Pony AI Inc.
Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Utilizing its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, a full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates Pony.ai’s proprietary software, hardware, and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology.
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