August 29, 2024 – Pony.ai has announced that it has obtained the high-speed road testing permit for intelligent connected vehicles from the Shenzhen Municipal Government, becoming the first autonomous driving company to receive this permit in Shenzhen. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Pony.ai’s development and application of autonomous driving technology and further solidifies its leadership position in the intelligent connected vehicle sector.
With this permit, Pony.ai will be authorized to conduct Robotaxi testing on several major high-speed roads, including the Guangshen Riverside Expressway, Nanping Expressway, and Shui Guan Expressway. These high-speed roads represent key transportation routes in Shenzhen, presenting substantial challenges and opportunities for autonomous driving technology.
The CEO of Pony.ai commented, “We are honored to be the first autonomous driving company in Shenzhen to receive the high-speed road testing permit. This recognition not only validates our technological capabilities but also lays a solid foundation for advancing the commercialization of autonomous driving technology. We look forward to leveraging these high-speed road tests to gather more data, optimize our autonomous driving systems, and ultimately provide safer and more convenient transportation services to the public.”
The issuance of the high-speed road testing permit reflects Shenzhen’s growing support and regulatory innovation in the field of intelligent connected vehicles. The Shenzhen Municipal Government has stated that it will continue to support the development of autonomous driving technology, encourage innovation from more companies in this field, and promote the healthy development of the intelligent connected vehicle industry.
Since its establishment, Pony.ai has been committed to the research and application of autonomous driving technology. Its Robotaxi service has already garnered significant attention in multiple cities. The acquisition of this high-speed road testing permit will enable Pony.ai to test and enhance its technology in more complex traffic environments, further driving the widespread adoption and application of intelligent connected vehicles.
About Pony.ai
Pony.ai is a leading autonomous driving technology company dedicated to applying cutting-edge autonomous driving technology to real-world transportation scenarios. Through continuous innovation and optimization, the company is advancing the commercialization of autonomous driving technology and is committed to providing safe and convenient transportation solutions for users worldwide.