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Uber partners with Pony.ai to launch driverless taxi trials in London
Uber and Pony.ai plan to test autonomous rides in London as part of a wider European expansion.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Uber announced that it will begin testing driverless taxi trips in London with autonomous‑driving partner Pony.ai, according to Trendhunter. The trials are slated for the coming weeks and are described as a "Gen‑7" robotaxi pilot that will integrate Pony.ai’s self‑driving system with Uber’s trip‑request platform.
London will follow a model first used in Zagreb, where Pony.ai provides the vehicle technology while Uber handles passenger bookings. Uber aims to operate up to 15 cities worldwide with driverless services by the end of 2026, and the London rollout adds to Pony.ai’s European plan for 2,000 robotaxis after its Zagreb launch. A separate Uber‑run service with Wayve is also being prepared for the city, potentially giving riders multiple autonomous options.
Key facts
- Uber will test driverless taxi trips in London with Pony.ai. (trendhunter.com)
- The pilot uses Pony.ai's self‑driving system and Uber's trip‑request app. (trendhunter.com)
- London follows a Zagreb model where the autonomous system and ride‑hailing are combined. (trendhunter.com)
- Uber targets service in up to 15 cities worldwide by the end of 2026. (trendhunter.com)
- Pony.ai plans a fleet of 2,000 robotaxis in Europe after its Zagreb start. (trendhunter.com)
Sources
- [1] trendhunter.com — originally reported as “European Driverless Taxis”
