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Pony.ai, a global leader in autonomous mobility solutions, has announced plans to provide driverless transportation services at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), one of the busiest airports globally. The company will initially shuttle airport employees with its advanced sixth-generation robotaxi and plans to expand into urban Hong Kong robotaxi services in the future. This initiative marks a significant milestone for Pony.ai as it enters the Hong Kong market, bringing its cutting-edge technology to one of the world’s most complex driving environments.
Key Highlights
- Driverless Services at HKIA: Pony.ai will begin operations by shuttling airport employees, showcasing its sixth-generation, seven-seat robotaxi.
- Future Urban Expansion: Plans include expanding robotaxi services into urban Hong Kong, adapting to its dense traffic and complex driving conditions.
- Cross-Regional Integration: Following recent mutual recognition qualifications, Pony.ai aims to connect key locations in the Greater Bay Area, including airports and high-speed rail stations.
- Global Reach: The company has expanded operations to China, Europe, East Asia, and the Middle East, emphasizing its global commitment to autonomous technology.
HKIA and Beyond
HKIA, a global hub for passenger and cargo traffic, offers an ideal testing ground for Pony.ai’s Level 4 autonomous vehicle technology. The company has already demonstrated success with robotaxi services at Beijing Daxing International Airport and ongoing testing at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. These experiences position Pony.ai for seamless operations in Hong Kong’s dynamic environment, which includes left-side driving, dense traffic, and unique intersections.
Milestones in Autonomous Mobility
Pony.ai recently gained licenses to operate fully driverless vehicles in China’s four Tier-1 cities—Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. It also achieved key commercialization benchmarks, such as exceeding 15 daily robotaxi orders per vehicle by mid-2024. This reflects its commitment to advancing safe, reliable, and scalable autonomous mobility solutions.
Pony.ai’s Virtual Driver technology, a proprietary full-stack system, underpins its success. With nearly 40 million autonomous kilometers driven worldwide, the company continues to redefine modern transportation, making streets safer and greener while reshaping the future of mobility.
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