Pony.ai Partners with Dubai RTA to Accelerate Autonomous Mobility in the Middle Eastern Metropolis
Pony.ai (NASDAQ: PONY) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to deploy its robotaxi fleet in Dubai. The partnership aligns with Dubai's 2030 Smart City Vision of transitioning 25% of transportation to autonomous mode by 2030. Initial supervised trials will begin in 2025, with fully driverless operations starting in 2026.
The company plans to launch its seventh-generation robotaxis in the second half of 2025, featuring a 70% BOM cost reduction while meeting automotive-grade standards. Pony.ai aims to expand its global robotaxi fleet to thousands of vehicles within 2 years, collaborating with Toyota, GAC Motor, and BAIC Motor for production. The company currently operates around 300 robotaxi vehicles in China and holds testing permits in the US, China, South Korea, and Luxembourg.
Pony.ai (NASDAQ: PONY) ha firmato un Memorandum d'Intesa con la Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) di Dubai per lanciare la sua flotta di robotaxi nella città. Questa collaborazione è in linea con la Visione Smart City 2030 di Dubai, che punta a rendere autonomo il 25% dei trasporti entro il 2030. I primi test supervisionati inizieranno nel 2025, mentre le operazioni completamente senza conducente partiranno nel 2026.
L'azienda prevede di lanciare la sua settima generazione di robotaxi nella seconda metà del 2025, con una riduzione del 70% del costo BOM, pur rispettando gli standard automobilistici. Pony.ai mira a espandere la sua flotta globale di robotaxi a migliaia di veicoli entro 2 anni, collaborando con Toyota, GAC Motor e BAIC Motor per la produzione. Attualmente, l'azienda gestisce circa 300 robotaxi in Cina e possiede permessi di test negli Stati Uniti, Cina, Corea del Sud e Lussemburgo.
Pony.ai (NASDAQ: PONY) ha firmado un Memorando de Entendimiento con la Autoridad de Carreteras y Transporte (RTA) de Dubái para desplegar su flota de robotaxis en la ciudad. Esta asociación se alinea con la Visión Ciudad Inteligente 2030 de Dubái, que busca que el 25% del transporte sea autónomo para 2030. Las primeras pruebas supervisadas comenzarán en 2025, con operaciones totalmente autónomas a partir de 2026.
La compañía planea lanzar su robotaxi de séptima generación en la segunda mitad de 2025, con una reducción del 70% en el costo BOM, manteniendo los estándares automotrices. Pony.ai aspira a expandir su flota global de robotaxis a miles de vehículos en 2 años, colaborando con Toyota, GAC Motor y BAIC Motor para la producción. Actualmente opera alrededor de 300 robotaxis en China y cuenta con permisos de prueba en EE.UU., China, Corea del Sur y Luxemburgo.
Pony.ai (NASDAQ: PONY)는 두바이 도로교통국(RTA)과 양해각서(MOU)를 체결하여 두바이에 자율주행 택시(로보택시) 서비스를 도입합니다. 이 파트너십은 2030년까지 운송수단의 25%를 자율주행 모드로 전환한다는 두바이의 스마트시티 2030 비전과 일치합니다. 초기 감독 시험은 2025년에 시작되며, 완전 무인 운행은 2026년에 개시됩니다.
회사는 2025년 하반기에 7세대 로보택시를 출시할 계획이며, 자동차 등급 기준을 충족하면서 BOM 비용을 70% 절감할 예정입니다. Pony.ai는 2년 내에 전 세계 로보택시 차량을 수천 대로 확대할 목표이며, 토요타, GAC 모터, BAIC 모터와 협력해 생산할 예정입니다. 현재 중국에서 약 300대의 로보택시를 운영 중이며 미국, 중국, 한국, 룩셈부르크에서 시험 운행 허가를 보유하고 있습니다.
Pony.ai (NASDAQ : PONY) a signé un protocole d'accord avec l'Autorité des routes et des transports de Dubaï (RTA) pour déployer sa flotte de robotaxis dans la ville. Ce partenariat s'inscrit dans la vision Smart City 2030 de Dubaï, qui vise à ce que 25 % des transports soient autonomes d'ici 2030. Les essais supervisés débuteront en 2025, avec une exploitation totalement sans conducteur prévue pour 2026.
L'entreprise prévoit de lancer sa septième génération de robotaxis dans la seconde moitié de 2025, avec une réduction de 70 % du coût BOM tout en respectant les normes automobiles. Pony.ai ambitionne d'étendre sa flotte mondiale de robotaxis à plusieurs milliers de véhicules d'ici 2 ans, en collaboration avec Toyota, GAC Motor et BAIC Motor pour la production. Elle exploite actuellement environ 300 robotaxis en Chine et détient des permis d'essai aux États-Unis, en Chine, en Corée du Sud et au Luxembourg.
Pony.ai (NASDAQ: PONY) hat eine Absichtserklärung mit der Straßen- und Verkehrsbehörde von Dubai (RTA) unterzeichnet, um seine Robotaxi-Flotte in Dubai einzuführen. Die Partnerschaft steht im Einklang mit Dubais Smart City Vision 2030, die vorsieht, bis 2030 25% des Verkehrs autonom zu gestalten. Erste überwachte Tests beginnen 2025, vollautonome Fahrten starten 2026.
Das Unternehmen plant, in der zweiten Hälfte 2025 seine Robotaxis der siebten Generation auf den Markt zu bringen, die eine 70%ige Reduzierung der BOM-Kosten bei Einhaltung von Automobilstandards aufweisen. Pony.ai strebt an, seine globale Robotaxi-Flotte innerhalb von 2 Jahren auf mehrere Tausend Fahrzeuge auszubauen und arbeitet dabei mit Toyota, GAC Motor und BAIC Motor zusammen. Derzeit betreibt das Unternehmen rund 300 Robotaxis in China und besitzt Testgenehmigungen in den USA, China, Südkorea und Luxemburg.
- Partnership with Dubai RTA expands global presence into Middle East market
- 70% BOM cost reduction in seventh-generation autonomous driving system
- Planned expansion to thousands of vehicles within 2 years
- Strategic partnerships with major automakers (Toyota, GAC Motor, BAIC Motor)
- Proven track record with 300 robotaxis operating in major Chinese cities
- Initial operations require supervised trials before full deployment
- Mass production and deployment not starting until late 2025
- Complex integration required with Dubai's existing transport infrastructure
Insights
Pony.ai's Dubai partnership marks significant global expansion, accelerating commercial robotaxi deployment timeline while diversifying beyond its current markets.
This partnership with Dubai's RTA represents a strategic expansion for Pony.ai beyond its current operational footprint in China, the US, South Korea, and Luxembourg. Dubai's commitment to transforming
The phased implementation approach—supervised trials in 2025 followed by fully driverless operations in 2026—aligns with industry best practices for safely introducing autonomous technology in new regions. What's particularly notable is Pony.ai's accelerated timeline for mass production of their seventh-generation robotaxis in the second half of 2025, coinciding perfectly with this Dubai initiative.
The 70% BOM cost reduction in their latest autonomous driving system represents a crucial milestone for profitability in the capital-intensive autonomous vehicle sector. This efficiency gain, combined with existing partnerships with established automakers like Toyota, GAC Motor, and BAIC Motor, positions Pony.ai to achieve its ambitious goal of deploying thousands of vehicles globally within two years.
The company's operational experience in China provides valuable expertise for Dubai deployment, particularly in complex urban environments comparable to Dubai's business districts. Their current fleet of approximately 300 robotaxis serving key transportation hubs demonstrates proven scalability that will be essential for the Dubai expansion.
Integration with Dubai's existing multimodal transport infrastructure represents the long-term strategic value, creating a comprehensive mobility ecosystem rather than an isolated service offering. This approach maximizes utility for users while enhancing the city's sustainability goals through reduced private vehicle usage.
Mr. Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of Public Transport Agency at RTA, stated: "The collaboration with Pony.ai marks another significant milestone in advancing
Dr. Leo Wang, CFO of Pony.ai said: "
Aligned with
As a global leader in autonomous mobility solutions, Pony.ai plans to start mass production and deployment of its seventh-generation robotaxis in the second half of 2025. This initiative is expected to lay a robust foundation for the company's global expansion.
The company aims to ramp up its robotaxi fleet globally to thousands of vehicles within the next 2 years, positioning 2025 as the inaugural year for large-scale commercial deployment. This accelerated timeline is enabled by technological maturity, vehicle engineering, and operational readiness.
Pony.ai's seventh-generation autonomous driving system, recently showcased at Auto Shanghai 2025, exemplifies this technological readiness. The AD kit hardware suite achieves a
For vehicle production, Pony.ai collaborates with industry leaders including Toyota, GAC Motor, and BAIC Motor to develop its seventh-generation robotaxis. Mass deployment is slated for later this year following the vehicles' successful debut in
The company has established a comprehensive robotaxi operation system featuring fully automated processes from vehicle dispatch to service conclusion. In
"We've built up real expertise in robotaxis from years of operations in
Long-term plans include integrating robotaxi services with
To date, Pony.ai has secured robotaxi testing permits across four major markets, including
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