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

Uber and Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous vehicle maker, are set to launch a robotaxi service in London as part of their expanded partnership aimed at introducing driverless cars to Europe. The two companies announced on Thursday that they would begin testing Pony.ai’s Gen-7 robotaxis in London in the coming weeks.

This announcement marks another step in Uber’s ambitious push into autonomous vehicle technology, bolstered by a growing network of partnerships and investments. Over the past few years, Uber has formed alliances with more than 30 autonomous vehicle companies, including Pony.ai, as it aims to capture a share of the autonomous delivery and ride-hailing markets.

Uber anticipates offering autonomous vehicle trips in up to 15 cities worldwide by the end of 2026, with a roughly equal distribution between U.S. and international markets.