Pony.ai on a Roll — Uber Collab, Breakeven in Shenzhen, 3,000 Robotaxi Target - CleanTechnica

Pony.ai, a leading autonomous vehicle company, has recently made significant strides in the robotaxi industry, notably through a partnership with Uber and Verne to launch Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia. This collaboration involves Uber managing customer bookings via its app, Verne owning and servicing the vehicles, and Pony.ai providing the autonomous driving technology with its Gen-7 system on the Arcfox Alpha T5 Robotaxi. The launch is particularly notable given Europe’s stringent regulatory environment, marking a major milestone for Pony.ai’s international expansion. In addition to its European debut, Pony.ai plans to deploy over 3,000 robotaxis across more than 20 cities globally in 2026, including locations such as Singapore, Qatar, the UAE, and multiple Chinese cities. The company achieved unit economics breakeven in several tier-one Chinese cities in 2025, validating its business model and setting the stage for accelerated growth. Pony.ai has also integrated its fully driverless ride service into