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Uber and Pony.ai will test Chinese robotaxis in London within weeks

October 8, 2026 Emily Chen Clock

Uber and Pony.ai to Test Chinese Robotaxis in London Within Weeks

Pony.ai will start testing its seventh-generation robotaxis in London in the coming weeks, ahead of a service on Uber, according to an announcement on X. The Chinese self-driving company plans to build on its existing partnership with Uber in Zagreb.

Key Points:

  • Pony.ai will test its robotaxis in London, following successful deployment in Zagreb with Uber.
  • The move comes after Uber and Pony.ai announced the deployment of 2,000 Chinese robotaxes in Europe.
  • Pony.ai provides the self-driving system and vehicles while Verne, a startup founded by Mate Rimac, owns and operates the Zagreb fleet.
  • Uber has partnerships with over 30 autonomous vehicle companies globally, aiming to offer self-driving trips in up to 15 cities by the end of 2026.
  • Pony.ai already operates robotaxi services in four Chinese cities.

By Darius Popa, Technology Enthusiast and Intern at The Next Web.

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