Pony.ai Robotaxi Targets 3,000 Vehicles in 2026

Pony.ai robotaxi said in a press release on March 26, 2026, that unaudited fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showed rapid revenue growth. The company also announced a partnership with Uber and Verne to pilot Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, marking a push into international markets.

Revenue Growth and Business Validation

Pony.ai reported robotaxi revenue growth of 160% year-over-year and fare-charging revenue up more than 500% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2025. These gains indicate improving monetization as the company shifts from trials to broader commercial operations.

The company said it has validated its robotaxi business model in two of China’s largest cities, demonstrating strengths in mass production, service operation, and fully driverless technology. Industry reports placed the fleet at 1,159 robotaxis at the end of 2025, which Pony.ai cites as a foundation for further expansion.

Europe Partnership and 2026 Expansion Targets

Pony.ai, Verne, and Uber announced a collaboration to launch Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb. The partnership combines Pony.ai’s autonomous-driving system, Uber’s mobility platform, and Verne’s service ecosystem and operational framework. Initial deployment work, including public-road validation, is already underway.

The company set a target to deploy 3,000 robotaxis across more than 20 cities in 2026. It plans a dual-engine strategy, pursuing domestic growth in China alongside international expansion, relying on continued mass production, service operation, and fully driverless technology. The accelerating revenue growth and the Uber partnership frame a push toward sustained ride income and international scale if the company executes its operational plans.