Pony AI Forges Strategic Path into European Robotaxi Market

Shares of autonomous vehicle technology firm Pony AI advanced significantly on Monday. The catalyst was the announcement of a major strategic collaboration with European mobility platform Bolt, marking a pivotal geographic expansion for the company beyond its home market.

The core of the alliance involves integrating Pony AI’s Level 4 autonomous driving technology into Bolt’s extensive ride-hailing ecosystem. Market reaction was immediately favorable, with the equity closing 3.51% higher at $14.15. After-hours trading saw this modest upward momentum continue.

The roadmap is ambitious: the partnership aims to deploy fully driverless robotaxis across Europe—in both EU and non-EU countries—beginning in 2026. Bolt’s Chief Executive, Markus Villig, has outlined Read more...