Pony.ai Launches Fully Driverless Robotaxis in Shenzhen Nanshan District

Pony.ai has received approval to launch fully driverless commercial robotaxi services in Shenzhen's Nanshan District, marking a significant milestone as it is the first company to achieve this in the area. This new service will operate without a safety operator, connecting major transit hubs and providing rides in a densely populated and economically vibrant region known for its high-tech infrastructure. The approval follows the company's successful rollout of paid driverless taxis in the neighboring Bao’an District, and Pony.ai has accumulated approximately 45 million kilometers of autonomous driving, with 5 million being fully driverless. The Nanshan District, with a population nearing 2 million and a GDP close to RMB1 trillion, is crucial for Pony.ai's strategy to enhance public trust and adoption of autonomous vehicle technology. Residents can book rides via the Pony.ai app or a WeChat mini-program, with operations running daily from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. The expansion is expected to validate Pony.ai's technology in complex urban environments and boost its prospects in the competitive autonomous mobility market.