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Pony.ai Sets 2026 Goal of 3,000 Robotaxis After City-Level Breakeven

The plan tests whether per-car profits can scale into lasting corporate earnings.

Overview

  • Pony.ai set a 2026 goal to run more than 3,000 robotaxis in over 20 cities as it leans on a partner-funded rollout model and plans to add 1,000 Toyota bZ4X units this year.
  • The company said its Gen-7 cars now break even on a per-vehicle basis in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, meaning daily fares cover operating costs at city scale.
  • The fleet reached 1,446 vehicles, with riders in China nearing one million and paid trips in Shenzhen outpacing last year’s total.
  • International service began in Zagreb and Doha, and the company is seeking approval to run fully driverless rides in Dubai.
  • Fourth-quarter profit came from gains on trading securities, while full-year 2025 revenue rose to $90 million and the net loss narrowed to $76.8 million.