Pony.AI, an autonomous driving technology company, has been granted a permit by Luxembourg’s Ministry of Mobility and Public Works to test its Level 4 Robotaxi. This development also marks the launch of the company’s first European research and testing hub in Luxembourg.
The permit allows Pony.AI to conduct tests on vehicles that operate autonomously without the need for a human driver in certain conditions. To facilitate its entry into the European market, Pony.AI has partnered with Emile Weber, a major Luxembourg-based transportation company, to adapt its technology to local infrastructure and regulations.
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“Pony.AI is pleased to be among the first companies awarded a permit for autonomous vehicle testing in Luxembourg,” said Dr. James Peng, Pony.AI’s co-founder and CEO. “Luxembourg’s central location and progressive regulatory framework make it an ideal base for our European operations.”
This approval expands Pony.AI’s global testing presence, adding Luxembourg to its established sites in China, the United States, and South Korea. The company has been gradually increasing its footprint in Europe, having established a division in Luxembourg in September 2024 and starting testing in October through its partnership with Emile Weber.
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Luxembourg’s Minister for Mobility and Public Works, Yuriko Backes, noted the significance of the approval for advancing autonomous transportation: “The issuance of the testing permit is an important step for the future of mobility. We support companies like Pony.AI as they contribute to innovations in transportation.”
Founded in 2016, Pony.AI focuses on developing autonomous driving technology through its Virtual Driver system, which combines software, hardware, and services for self-driving vehicles. The Luxembourg hub will further the company’s research and development efforts in Europe.
