Pony AI has commenced mass production of robotaxis with Toyota, aiming for 1,000 units this year to expand driverless cab services in China and beyond.
Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony AI has started mass production of a robotaxi co-developed with Toyota, reported Hong Kong's South China Morning Post. This move marks a significant step in commercializing driverless cabs in mainland China and abroad.
The Guangzhou-based company announced on Monday that 1,000 driverless cabs will roll off the production line this year. These vehicles are set to be deployed in top-tier mainland cities as part of a wider expansion plan.
Pony AI aims to operate a fleet of more than 3,000 robotaxis across mainland and overseas markets by the end of 2026. The company stated that the rollout would reinforce its long-term strategy for scaled deployment.
"This milestone marks a new phase of scaled production and commercial deployment for the Pony-Toyota collaboration," the company said. It added that the partnership highlights synergy in autonomous driving technology, vehicle manufacturing, and supply chain integration.
