Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony.ai and Uber Technologies said on Friday they have expanded their partnership, with plans to deploy more than 2,000 robotaxis across Europe as the companies push toward large-scale commercialization of driverless mobility services.
The expanded partnership will build on an upcoming commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia, available through Uber's platform, and extend to four additional European cities.
The companies also plan to explore deployments in the Middle East, with further details to be announced later.
The agreement marks a shift from pilot projects toward broader commercial operations, as autonomous driving companies seek to scale beyond limited testing zones and establish sustainable business models.
Pony.ai will provide its Level 4 autonomous driving technology, along with operational experience gained from large-scale robotaxi deployments, while Uber will offer access to its global mobility platform, including booking, payment and customer service functions. Local fleet operators will support daily vehicle operations in individual markets.
