PONY AI Inc. Among the First to Receive Permit for Fully Driverless Commercial Robotaxi Services Shanghai’s Pudong New Area
Pony AI (NASDAQ:PONY), a leader in autonomous mobility, has secured a permit to operate fully driverless commercial Robotaxi services in Shanghai's Pudong New Area. The company becomes the only provider with such permits across all four of China's tier-one cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen.
The service will initially launch in the Jinqiao and Huamu core business districts before expanding to other areas. The operating zone in Pudong New Area spans nearly 1,400 square kilometers with over 5 million residents. Notably, the Huamu area is strategically located less than 3 kilometers from Lujiazui, Shanghai's premier financial district.
Pony AI (NASDAQ:PONY), leader nella mobilità autonoma, ha ottenuto il permesso di operare servizi commerciali di Robotaxi completamente senza conducente nell'area di Pudong New a Shanghai. L'azienda è l'unica a detenere tali permessi in tutte e quattro le città di primo livello della Cina: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou e Shenzhen.
Il servizio sarà inizialmente attivo nei quartieri commerciali principali di Jinqiao e Huamu, per poi espandersi ad altre zone. L'area operativa nel distretto di Pudong copre quasi 1.400 chilometri quadrati e conta oltre 5 milioni di abitanti. Da sottolineare che la zona di Huamu si trova strategicamente a meno di 3 chilometri da Lujiazui, il principale distretto finanziario di Shanghai.
Pony AI (NASDAQ:PONY), líder en movilidad autónoma, ha obtenido un permiso para operar servicios comerciales de Robotaxi completamente sin conductor en el área de Pudong New de Shanghái. La compañía se convierte en el único proveedor con dichos permisos en las cuatro ciudades de primer nivel de China: Beijing, Shanghái, Guangzhou y Shenzhen.
El servicio se lanzará inicialmente en los distritos comerciales centrales de Jinqiao y Huamu antes de expandirse a otras áreas. La zona operativa en Pudong New abarca casi 1,400 kilómetros cuadrados con más de 5 millones de residentes. Cabe destacar que el área de Huamu está estratégicamente ubicada a menos de 3 kilómetros de Lujiazui, el principal distrito financiero de Shanghái.
Pony AI (NASDAQ:PONY)는 자율 모빌리티 분야의 선두주자로서 상하이 푸동 신구에서 완전 무인 상업용 로보택시 서비스를 운영할 수 있는 허가를 받았습니다. 이 회사는 중국의 4대 1선 도시인 베이징, 상하이, 광저우, 선전 전역에서 이러한 허가를 받은 유일한 공급업체가 되었습니다.
서비스는 처음에 진차오 및 화무 핵심 상업 지구에서 시작되어 다른 지역으로 확장될 예정입니다. 푸동 신구의 운영 구역은 거의 1,400 평방킬로미터에 달하며 500만 명 이상의 주민이 거주하고 있습니다. 특히 화무 지역은 상하이의 주요 금융 지구인 루자주이에서 3킬로미터 이내에 전략적으로 위치해 있습니다.
Pony AI (NASDAQ:PONY), leader dans la mobilité autonome, a obtenu une autorisation pour exploiter des services commerciaux de Robotaxi entièrement autonomes dans la zone de Pudong New à Shanghai. La société devient le seul fournisseur à détenir de telles autorisations dans les quatre grandes villes de premier rang en Chine : Pékin, Shanghai, Guangzhou et Shenzhen.
Le service sera initialement lancé dans les quartiers d'affaires centraux de Jinqiao et Huamu avant de s'étendre à d'autres zones. La zone d'exploitation dans le district de Pudong s'étend sur près de 1 400 kilomètres carrés et compte plus de 5 millions d'habitants. Il est à noter que la zone de Huamu est stratégiquement située à moins de 3 kilomètres de Lujiazui, le principal quartier financier de Shanghai.
Pony AI (NASDAQ:PONY), ein führendes Unternehmen im Bereich autonome Mobilität, hat eine Genehmigung erhalten, um vollständig fahrerlose kommerzielle Robotaxi-Dienste im Pudong New Area von Shanghai zu betreiben. Das Unternehmen ist der einzige Anbieter mit solchen Genehmigungen in allen vier chinesischen Großstädten der ersten Ebene: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou und Shenzhen.
Der Service wird zunächst in den Kern-Geschäftsvierteln Jinqiao und Huamu starten, bevor er auf andere Bereiche ausgeweitet wird. Das Betriebsgebiet im Pudong New Area erstreckt sich über fast 1.400 Quadratkilometer und umfasst über 5 Millionen Einwohner. Besonders hervorzuheben ist, dass sich das Gebiet Huamu strategisch weniger als 3 Kilometer von Lujiazui, Shanghais führendem Finanzviertel, entfernt befindet.
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- Initial service limited to specific districts of Jinqiao and Huamu
- Operating in a highly competitive autonomous driving market in China
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Pony.ai secured a pivotal permit in Shanghai, becoming the only company with driverless commercial service approval across all Chinese tier-one cities.
Pony.ai's newly acquired permit for fully driverless commercial robotaxi operations in Shanghai's Pudong New Area represents a significant regulatory milestone and competitive advantage in China's autonomous vehicle sector. Being among the first recipients and now the only company with permits across all four tier-one Chinese cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen) establishes Pony.ai as the clear market leader in China's autonomous mobility space.
The company's strategic rollout in Jinqiao and Huamu targets high-value districts within Pudong's commercial hub. The Huamu area's proximity to Lujiazui (Shanghai's financial center) positions Pony.ai to access premium customers in one of China's most economically significant regions. Operating in Pudong—with its 5+ million population across nearly 1,400 square kilometers—gives Pony.ai access to multinational corporations, financial institutions, and innovation centers.
This approval demonstrates increasing regulatory confidence in Pony.ai's technology and safety standards. For commercial viability, securing operation rights in dense urban environments with premium customer bases is crucial for autonomous vehicle economics. The ability to operate in all tier-one Chinese cities gives Pony.ai unmatched scale advantages in fleet optimization, operational efficiency, and data collection—essential components for refining autonomous driving systems.
By targeting financial districts and business hubs, Pony.ai is positioning itself to serve high-margin business customers rather than just focusing on mass-market transportation. This permits Pony.ai to demonstrate the commercial viability of autonomous mobility in China's most demanding urban environments while establishing critical market presence ahead of competitors.
SHANGHAI, China, July 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PONY), a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility, today announced that it has received a permit to provide fully driverless commercial Robotaxi services of Shanghai’s Pudong New Area, issued at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (“WAIC”) 2025. This achievement demonstrates not only increasing regulatory trust and recognition in the Company’s technology and safety standards, but also represents another major milestone in advancing Robotaxi commercialization in a top-tier urban market in China.
Pony.ai is among the first companies to receive this approval, making it 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, starting in the core business district of Jinqiao and Huamu before expanding to other regions. This milestone demonstrates Pony.ai’s technological and operational readiness and solidifies its leadership in advancing autonomous mobility in China — further accelerating the integration of self-driving technology into Shanghai’s urban ecosystem.
With a population of over 5 million people across nearly 1,400 square kilometers, Pudong New Area is home to key financial institutions, multinational corporations, and high-tech innovation hubs, serving as a gateway to China’s economy for the world. The newly opened area in Jinqiao and Huamu represents the strategic core area of Pudong New Area. In particular, Huamu is located less than 3 kilometers from Lujiazui, the heart of Shanghai’s financial district and luxury retails. This close proximity enables Pony.ai to engage with premium users and unlock substantial commercial opportunities in the future.
About Pony AI Inc.
Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging 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. For more information, please visit: https://ir.pony.ai.
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