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Release2026-10-08

Uber and Pony.ai will start testing Gen-7 robotaxis in London in weeks. This expands their partnership beyond the Middle East and Zagreb. Uber aims to offer AV trips in 15 cities globally by end of 2026. Pony.ai already runs robotaxis in four Chinese cities. Uber also partners with Wayve for London robotaxis. Wayve raised $1.2B in February 2026 with Uber contributing up to $300M more. Uber uses a multi-partner strategy for robotaxis in other cities like Dubai. The London fleet ownership and operation details are not yet disclosed.

What changed

Uber and Pony.ai had no robotaxi testing in London.

What it unlocks

Testing Pony.ai Gen-7 robotaxis on London streets.

  • 2,000 robotaxis planned for Europe
  • 15 cities globally by end of 2026
  • $1.2B raised by Wayve in Feb 2026
  • $300M additional from Uber contingent on London deployment

What you need to act on it

  • partnership between Uber and Pony.ai
  • regulatory approval for testing

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