Pony.ai has launched road testing of its robotaxis in Luxembourg, marking a key step in the Chinese autonomous driving company’s international growth strategy. The tests, conducted in partnership with local mobility provider Emile Weber, began in the town of Lenningen and are expected to extend to additional regions across the country.
The initiative follows the establishment of Pony.ai’s European research and development center in Luxembourg in September 2023. The center focuses on advancing autonomous vehicle technologies and is part of the company’s broader effort to build partnerships and infrastructure to support future deployments in the region.
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The collaboration between Pony.ai and Emile Weber began with a memorandum of understanding signed in October 2024. Emile Weber, with a 150-year legacy in transportation services, brings operational expertise across public transit, taxis, rentals, and tourism—supporting the implementation of new mobility technologies like robotaxis.
As part of the Luxembourg deployment, Pony.ai is also working with public institutions and commercial partners to develop the necessary technical and regulatory frameworks. The company said it intends to deepen its collaboration with Emile Weber and roll out its services to more areas in Luxembourg over the coming months.
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Globally, Pony.ai has logged over 45 million kilometers of autonomous driving test mileage and has operated across more than 2,000 square kilometers in major Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. The company has also completed over 500,000 hours of fully autonomous testing in a range of real-world conditions.
In addition to its efforts in Europe, Pony.ai is expanding operations in South Korea, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Singapore, reflecting a broader push to scale its autonomous vehicle solutions internationally.
