robotaxi

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the advancements and financial performance of Pony.ai's Robotaxi business, highlighting its transition to profitability and expansion plans in various global markets. Financial Performance - Pony.ai reported a third-quarter revenue of $25.4 million, a 72% year-over-year increase, with a gross margin improvement to 18.4% [3] - The Robotaxi segment generated $6.7 million in revenue during the same period, marking an 89.5% year-over-year growth, with passenger fare revenue increasing over 200% [3] Operational Milestones - The seventh-generation Robotaxi has achieved operational cost breakeven across major cities including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Beijing, with a fleet size of 961 vehicles as of November 2025 [3] - The company aims to exceed 1,000 vehicles by the end of 2025 and expand the fleet to over 3,000 by the end of 2026 [3] Global Expansion - Pony.ai has expanded its operations to eight countries, including a partnership with Qatar's largest transportation provider, Mowasalat, and collaborations with local partners in Singapore, Luxembourg, and South Korea [4] Future Projections - Projections indicate that with a fleet of over 3,000 vehicles, the Robotaxi business will start to become profitable [6][7] - The average annual revenue per vehicle is expected to increase from 152,880 yuan in 2026 to 196,560 yuan by 2029, while operational costs are projected to decrease over time [6]