The world’s consumers are ready for robotaxis. James Peng of Pony AI wants to make sure they’re riding in his

Pony AI, China's leading robotaxi operator, is rapidly scaling autonomous vehicle operations across 50+ Chinese cities with 1,200 taxis and plans to reach 3,000 by year-end—matching Waymo globally. The startup has achieved profitability in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, with 26 daily orders per vehicle and $90M annual revenue (20% growth). CEO James Peng attributes China's robotaxi dominance to ultra-cheap sensors, manufacturing strength, high consumer acceptance (85% vs 39% in US), and government support, while expanding internationally to UAE, Qatar, Singapore, and Europe via partnerships with Uber, Toyota, and Stellantis.