China's Pony.ai eyes robotaxi services in Hong Kong, joining Baidu

Pony AI

06/01/2025 02:30

HONG KONG, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Guangzhou-based Pony.ai Inc
 PONY.O  is seeking to launch its robotaxi services in Hong
Kong, joining Baidu  9888.HK  in a race to provide services in
the city, as the autonomous driving firm looks to expand its
operations globally. 
    Nasdaq-listed Pony.ai plans to provide robotaxi commuting
services for airport staff within Hong Kong International
Airport before expanding into other urban areas in the city, the
company said in a statement late on Friday. It did not provide a
time frame for the launch.
    Chinese artificial intelligence giant Baidu is also eyeing
the launch of its driverless taxi service in the city after the
Hong Kong government approved its application to conduct trials
in North Lantau in November.
    Pony.ai, which has obtained robotaxi service licences in
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, said it is also
exploring the deployment of its autonomous driving business in
South Korea, Luxembourg, the Middle East and other countries.

 (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom; Editing by Jamie Freed)
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