Uber and China's Pony.ai Plan to Launch Robotaxis in London

Uber and China's Pony.ai plan to launch robotaxis in London

The two companies said on Thursday that they would begin testing Pony.ai's Gen-7 robotaxis in London in the coming weeks.

Uber, Pony.ai Plan Robotaxi Tests in London Within Weeks

The proposed European expansion would use Pony.ai’s Gen-7 vehicles and extend a partnership that includes plans for 2,000 robotaxis across Europe.

Uber and Pony.ai plan robotaxi tests in London within weeks

The introduction of robotaxis in London could accelerate the shift towards autonomous urban transport, impacting traditional taxi services and city traffic dynamics.

Uber to bring Pony AI’s robotaxis to London network alongside Wayve

Uber is bringing Chinese autonomous driving company Pony AI into its London network, placing it in competition with its existing UK partner Wayve. Pony AI announced online that it is working with Uber to bring its seventh-generation robotaxis to London, with testing expected to begin in the coming weeks. The companies first partnered in 2025 and are already operating autonomous rides in Zagreb, where passengers can book Pony AI-powered vehicles …