GoKawiilUber and Pony.ai to test autonomous robotaxis in London soon
Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle firm Pony.ai announced plans to begin testing their Gen-7 robotaxis in London within weeks. This move expands their partnership, which initially focused on the Middle East and now includes European markets, with a goal to deploy 2,000 vehicles across several cities. The companies have not disclosed who will own or operate the London fleet, but the initiative continues Uber’s broader strategy to develop autonomous ride-hailing services globally.
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This development highlights Uber’s ongoing efforts to establish a significant presence in autonomous vehicle technology across multiple regions. The expansion into London, a major global city, suggests that autonomous ride-hailing could become more widespread if successful, potentially transforming urban transportation. It also indicates increased competition among AV developers and ride-hailing giants to lead the future of driverless mobility.
- Uber and Pony.ai are testing robotaxis in London soon.
- The partnership aims to deploy 2,000 vehicles in Europe.
- Uber is also collaborating with UK startup Wayve for autonomous services.
Source: techcrunch.com — Kirsten Korosec, 2026-10-08
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