Uber and Pony.ai Prepare to Roll Out 2,000 Robotaxis Across Europe

Pony AI, a China-based company specializing in autonomous vehicles, has partnered with Uber to roll out 2,000 robotaxis across four European cities as part of their expanded collaboration.

This initiative underscores the aspirations of both companies to establish a significant presence in the rapidly evolving robotaxi market. Recently, Uber has collaborated with over 30 entities within the autonomous vehicle arena, including Pony.ai. Concurrently, Pony.ai has successfully introduced services in four Chinese cities and has teamed up with local transportation authorities to bolster the expansion of its robotaxi operations in Europe and the Middle East, including Qatar.

While Uber and Pony.ai have yet to announce a detailed timeline for the rollout of these robotaxis or specify the cities involved, they have indicated that more information will be shared soon. This enhanced partnership seems to clarify various aspects, particularly concerning Pony.ai’s “joint-deployment model,” which is moving toward full commercial readiness.

In this collaboration, the Guangzhou-based company will supply the autonomous vehicle technology, while Uber will leverage its extensive ride-hailing network. Both firms have acknowledged that aspects of fleet management—such as maintenance, cleaning, and charging—might be handled by a local service provider, and the ownership structure of the robotaxi fleet may vary by region.

Uber and Pony.ai initially joined forces in May 2025, focusing on the Middle Eastern market. Earlier this year, they redirected their efforts toward Europe, with plans to launch a commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia, in collaboration with the local firm Verne.