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Pony.ai Launches First Fully Driverless Taxis in Shenzhen

3/29/2025

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Pony.ai has made history by securing Shenzhen's inaugural permit for fully driverless taxi services, enabling users to summon autonomous rides through its app. This groundbreaking move enhances urban mobility in the city. In contrast, Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature struggled against local rivals, underscoring the fierce competition in China's electric vehicle landscape.

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Pony.ai has made history by securing Shenzhen's inaugural permit for fully driverless taxi services, enabling users to summon autonomous rides through its app. This groundbreaking move enhances urban mobility in the city. In contrast, Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature struggled against local rivals, underscoring the fierce competition in China's electric vehicle landscape.