Pony AI Inc. Becomes First to Offer Robotaxi Operations Connecting Guangzhou’s City Center to Key Transportation Hubs
Pony AI (Nasdaq: PONY) has launched paid robotaxi services connecting multiple locations in Guangzhou's city center to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Guangzhou South Railway Station, becoming the first company approved for these high-demand routes. Riders can book vehicles through the PonyPilot App at standard Guangzhou taxi rates.
The expansion serves both residents and tourists, integrating autonomous driving with Guangzhou's urban environment. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has led China in passenger volume for four consecutive years since 2020, while Guangzhou South Railway Station recorded over 170 million passengers in 2024, making it China's busiest high-speed rail hub.
This development follows Pony.ai's existing robotaxi operations to and from Beijing Daxing International Airport and Beijing South Railway Station, marking another milestone in the company's autonomous mobility commercialization.
Pony AI (Nasdaq: PONY) ha lanciato servizi di robotaxi a pagamento che collegano diverse località nel centro di Guangzhou all'Aeroporto Internazionale di Guangzhou Baiyun e alla Stazione Ferroviaria di Guangzhou Sud, diventando la prima azienda approvata per queste rotte ad alta richiesta. I passeggeri possono prenotare veicoli tramite l'App PonyPilot a tariffe standard dei taxi di Guangzhou.
L'espansione serve sia i residenti che i turisti, integrando la guida autonoma con l'ambiente urbano di Guangzhou. L'Aeroporto Internazionale di Guangzhou Baiyun ha guidato la Cina nel volume di passeggeri per quattro anni consecutivi dal 2020, mentre la Stazione Ferroviaria di Guangzhou Sud ha registrato oltre 170 milioni di passeggeri nel 2024, rendendola il centro ferroviario ad alta velocità più affollato della Cina.
Questo sviluppo segue le operazioni di robotaxi già esistenti di Pony.ai verso e da Aeroporto Internazionale di Beijing Daxing e Stazione Ferroviaria di Beijing Sud, segnando un altro traguardo nella commercializzazione della mobilità autonoma dell'azienda.
Pony AI (Nasdaq: PONY) ha lanzado servicios de robotaxi de pago que conectan múltiples ubicaciones en el centro de la ciudad de Guangzhou con el Aeropuerto Internacional de Guangzhou Baiyun y la Estación de Ferrocarril de Guangzhou Sur, convirtiéndose en la primera empresa aprobada para estas rutas de alta demanda. Los pasajeros pueden reservar vehículos a través de la App PonyPilot a tarifas estándar de taxi en Guangzhou.
La expansión sirve tanto a residentes como a turistas, integrando la conducción autónoma con el entorno urbano de Guangzhou. El Aeropuerto Internacional de Guangzhou Baiyun ha liderado a China en volumen de pasajeros durante cuatro años consecutivos desde 2020, mientras que la Estación de Ferrocarril de Guangzhou Sur registró más de 170 millones de pasajeros en 2024, convirtiéndola en el centro de trenes de alta velocidad más ocupado de China.
Este desarrollo sigue las operaciones de robotaxi existentes de Pony.ai hacia y desde el Aeropuerto Internacional de Beijing Daxing y la Estación de Ferrocarril de Beijing Sur, marcando otro hito en la comercialización de la movilidad autónoma de la empresa.
Pony AI (Nasdaq: PONY)는 광저우 시내 여러 위치를 광저우 바이윈 국제공항 및 광저우 남부 기차역과 연결하는 유료 로봇택시 서비스를 시작하여 이러한 고수요 노선에 대해 승인된 첫 번째 회사가 되었습니다. 승객들은 PonyPilot 앱을 통해 광저우 택시 요금으로 차량을 예약할 수 있습니다.
이 확장은 거주자와 관광객 모두에게 서비스를 제공하며, 광저우의 도시 환경과 자율 주행을 통합합니다. 광저우 바이윈 국제공항은 2020년 이후 4년 연속으로 중국에서 승객 수를 가장 많이 기록했으며, 광저우 남부 기차역은 2024년에 1억 7천만 명 이상의 승객을 기록하여 중국에서 가장 바쁜 고속철도 허브가 되었습니다.
이번 개발은 Pony.ai의 베이징 다싱 국제공항 및 베이징 남부 기차역 간의 기존 로봇택시 운영에 이어 이루어지며, 회사의 자율 이동성 상용화에 또 다른 이정표를 세우고 있습니다.
Pony AI (Nasdaq: PONY) a lancé des services de robotaxi payants reliant plusieurs emplacements dans le centre-ville de Guangzhou à l'Aéroport International de Guangzhou Baiyun et à la Gare de Guangzhou Sud, devenant ainsi la première entreprise approuvée pour ces trajets à forte demande. Les passagers peuvent réserver des véhicules via l'application PonyPilot aux tarifs standard des taxis de Guangzhou.
Cette expansion sert à la fois les résidents et les touristes, intégrant la conduite autonome avec l'environnement urbain de Guangzhou. L'Aéroport International de Guangzhou Baiyun a été en tête du volume de passagers en Chine pendant quatre années consécutives depuis 2020, tandis que la Gare de Guangzhou Sud a enregistré plus de 170 millions de passagers en 2024, ce qui en fait le centre ferroviaire à grande vitesse le plus fréquenté de Chine.
Ce développement fait suite aux opérations de robotaxi existantes de Pony.ai vers et depuis l'Aéroport International de Beijing Daxing et la Gare de Beijing Sud, marquant une nouvelle étape dans la commercialisation de la mobilité autonome de l'entreprise.
Pony AI (Nasdaq: PONY) hat kostenpflichtige Robotaxi-Dienste gestartet, die mehrere Standorte im Stadtzentrum von Guangzhou mit dem internationalen Flughafen Guangzhou Baiyun und dem Bahnhof Guangzhou Süd verbinden und damit das erste Unternehmen sind, das für diese stark nachgefragten Routen genehmigt wurde. Fahrgäste können Fahrzeuge über die PonyPilot-App zu den Standardtaxipreisen in Guangzhou buchen.
Die Expansion dient sowohl den Anwohnern als auch den Touristen und integriert autonomes Fahren mit der städtischen Umgebung von Guangzhou. Der internationale Flughafen Guangzhou Baiyun hat in den letzten vier Jahren seit 2020 in Bezug auf die Passagierzahl in China die Führung übernommen, während der Bahnhof Guangzhou Süd im Jahr 2024 über 170 Millionen Passagiere verzeichnete, was ihn zum verkehrsreichsten Hochgeschwindigkeitsbahnhof Chinas macht.
Diese Entwicklung folgt den bestehenden Robotaxi-Betrieben von Pony.ai zum und vom internationalen Flughafen Beijing Daxing und dem Bahnhof Beijing Süd und markiert einen weiteren Meilenstein in der Kommerzialisierung autonomer Mobilität des Unternehmens.
- First company approved for robotaxi services on high-demand routes in Guangzhou
- Operating in China's busiest transportation hubs with 170M+ annual passengers
- Expansion of service network to include both Beijing and Guangzhou major transit hubs
- Competitive pricing aligned with standard taxi rates
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The exclusive authorization to operate robotaxis between Guangzhou's city center and major transportation hubs represents a transformative development for Pony.ai's commercial trajectory. This strategic expansion targets an exceptionally high-value market, connecting to an airport that leads China in passenger volume and a railway station that processed 170 million passengers in 2024.
The exclusive operating rights create a powerful competitive moat in one of China's most lucrative transportation corridors. This regulatory approval validates Pony.ai's technology for complex urban environments and establishes a precedent for future expansions. The alignment with standard taxi fares indicates a balanced approach to market penetration while maintaining healthy unit economics.
Several key factors amplify the significance of this development:
- The exclusive access to high-traffic routes creates a natural monopoly in premium transportation corridors, potentially generating substantial recurring revenue
- The operational validation in complex urban environments strengthens Pony.ai's position for similar approvals in other tier-1 cities
- The integration with major transportation hubs provides consistent passenger flow, reducing the typical demand volatility in ride-hailing services
- The successful implementation in both Guangzhou and Beijing demonstrates scalable operations and regulatory navigation capabilities
This expansion positions Pony.ai to capture a significant share of the airport/railway station transfer market, traditionally dominated by traditional taxis and ride-hailing services. The exclusive operating rights and established infrastructure create substantial barriers to entry, potentially leading to sustainable competitive advantages in one of China's most dynamic urban markets.
GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 21, 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 the launch of paid robotaxi services from multiple locations in Guangzhou’s city center to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Guangzhou South Railway Station. Pony.ai is the first and only company approved to provide robotaxi services on these high-demand routes.
The commencement of Pony.ai’s robotaxi services is set to benefit residents and tourists alike with a convenient, efficient and autonomous travel option. Riders can easily book a Pony.ai vehicle using the PonyPilot App, with fares aligned with standard Guangzhou taxi rates. This expansion marks a significant step in integrating autonomous driving with the bustling urban environment of Guangzhou, showcasing the Company’s technological prowess in complex and dynamic city centers.
“Our latest expansion in Guangzhou marks another major step in making autonomous mobility a part of everyday life,” said Dr. James Peng, co-founder and CEO of Pony.ai. “By offering autonomous rides from the heart of the city to key transit hubs, we’re providing practical, real-world services which meet the needs of travellers and city residents alike, solidifying Pony.ai’s status as a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility.”
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Guangzhou South Railway Station are among the busiest transportation hubs in China. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has led the nation in passenger volume for four consecutive years since 2020, while Guangzhou South Railway Station recorded more than 170 million passengers in 2024, making it the country’s most frequented high-speed rail hub.
Pony.ai has already introduced paid robotaxi rides to and from Beijing Daxing International Airport and to and from Beijing South Railway Station. The simultaneous expansion in Guangzhou’s city center and its key transit hubs represents another milestone in the Company’s commercialization of autonomous mobility.
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.
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